KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan military said Tuesday it is on high alert along its border with South Sudan following deadly clashes over the past two weeks that have left four soldiers dead and displaced hundreds of civilians. Nasser Mene, spokesperson for the army’s West Nile region, told …
Read More »Huawei Technologies launches inaugural 2025-2026 Huawei ICT Competition
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Technologies Uganda Company Limited has officially launched its nationwide 2025- 2026 Huawei ICT Competition, an initiative aimed at nurturing local ICT talent and bridging the gap between academia and industry. The event, held at State House Nakasero, was officiated by the First Lady …
Read More »Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda appoints Emmy Hashakimana as its new General Manager
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has announced the appointment of Emmy Hashakimana as its new General Manager, marking the latest milestone in a distinguished career that has spanned leadership roles across Africa and the United Kingdom. He joins CCBU from Uganda Breweries, where he most …
Read More »Final week for nominations to inaugural WASH Impact and Influence Awards
Nominations LINK: https://bit.ly/wash-awards Programmatic impact, Youth-Lead WASH Initiative, Technology and Innovation, WASH Financing, Media Excellence, Research and Academia Lifetime Achievements in WASH Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When the submission of entries for the inaugural WASH Impact and Influence Awards closes on August 15, 2025, the water and sanitation sub-sector will have …
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UgandaVsMollyKatanga: Pivotal State Witness Caught in Lies? SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** In future, this Molly Katanga case will be a rallying cry for feminists, especially on the domestic violence front and …
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SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** It appears that the Lead Scene of Crime Officer Lied About Visiting the Crime Scene; is called an “invisible man” by the defense Before court broke off …
Read More »Second batch of winners in Absa Bank Uganda ‘Play Your Cards Right’ 2025 campaign get prizes
Winners Business Credit Card: Dentsu Uganda Personal Credit Card: Catherine Gita Business Debit Card: Survesis Personal Debit Card: Judith Kyokwijuka Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today announced the second set of winners in its ongoing “Play Your Cards Right” 2025 campaign, with four lucky customers each …
Read More »West Nile schools get sh72million solar panels
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) has installed solar systems worth 72 million shillings in three rural schools across West Nile to improve access to reliable electricity. The installations, with a combined capacity of 9,450 watts, were distributed to St. Jude Thaddeus Pacego …
Read More »Uganda to host first ever Rhino naming ceremony
$11 million Name a Rhino conservation campaign reaches milestone Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities have announced that Uganda will host its first-ever Rhino Naming Ceremony on 22nd September 2025 at Ziwa Rhino …
Read More »Tayebwa, Muntu clash over tea project at businessman Garuga burial
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A bitter exchange over Uganda’s tea industry erupted at the burial of renowned businessman James Musinguzi Garuga on Monday evening in Mukiragiro village, Nyarurambi parish, Rugyeyo sub-county, Kanungu District. The clash pitted Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa against Gregory Mugisha Muntu, the president of the …
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