Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, commended King Ceasor University for its commitment to excellence in education, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Speaking at the university’s graduation ceremony, the First Lady, whose speech was read by State Minister for Higher …
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SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | Several academicians and education experts have cautioned that the newly issued guidelines concerning boarding sections in schools and other institutions are unlikely to bring about the anticipated changes. The “new tough guidelines” in question were issued on Wednesday after a ministry circular alerting school administrators …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday 25th April, 2024 unveiled the newly refurbished Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium. The multi-purpose stadium was developed by businessman Hamis Kiggundu famously known as Ham. During the unveiling, President Museveni congratulated and thanked Mr. Ham Kiggundu for the good work …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commended the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for taking the lead in remembering the late State Prosecutor, Joan Kagezi. “When you organise these annual lectures in memory of Joan, you are creating a culture of gratitude to the …
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Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of residents in Lokaala parish, Nabilatuk district have been displaced by flash floods. The floods affected Lokaala Primary School after the river flooded forcing learners and teachers to flee the school premises. Zacharia Onyang, the LCI Chairperson of Lokom village in Nabilatuk Sub County said that …
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LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes look to have ended on Saturday when it was held to a 2-2 draw away to West Ham in the London Stadium. The result leaves Liverpool two points behind Manchester City, who has played two fewer games, and two points …
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Uganda listed among those growing rich fastest COVER STORY | AGENCIES | Uganda is one of seven countries expected to experience 80%+ millionaire growth over the next decade, according to a new report by the leading international wealth and citizenship advisory and consultancy firm, Henley & Partners. The report says although …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University is set to revitalize and merge all college journals into a single publication under the Makerere University Press. Dr. William Tayebwa, Managing Editor of Makerere University Press, announced this during the conclusion of the annual forum for graduate research and policy dialogue at …
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WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The Pentagon has confirmed that the United States will withdraw most of its troops stationed in the African countries of Chad and Niger. “Do we have to adjust sometimes based on the dynamics? Yes, we do,” U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Brown …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BUL FC is optimistic of defeating NEC FC in the Uganda Cup semi-finals on Sunday. BUL will be hosting the first leg at the Njeru-based FUFA technical center. They lost their Uganda Premier league-UPL game against NEC FC early in the week, however, their assistant coach, …
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