Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has extended the dates for transition examinations which are organised to give a chance to candidates to sit for the examination under the old curriculum. The special examination was intended for learners impacted by the transition, encompassing those who …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Energy and Mineral Development Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has called on the oil and gas companies and training institutions to intensify the skilling of Ugandans especially small and medium enterprises ahead of the construction of the refinery. The minister says that the refinery project is nearing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has revealed that he is to table a policy aimed at regulating the management of Alternative Dispute Resolution -ADR Mechanisms next week before Cabinet. Alternative Dispute Resolution -ADR is a mechanism of settling conflicts amicably without necessarily …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Resident District Commissioners, and other security organs under the Office of the President have been tipped to work with both opposition political leaders and technical people at their districts. Haji Yunus Kakande, the Secretary to the Office of the President made the call after receiving complaints from …

Their growing pride in the continent and why institutions are charting new courses for them ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The desire for knowledge about Africa and a growing sense of African pride among African youths living in an increasingly discriminatory diaspora has fueled a surge in institutions promoting African identity. A …

`Our mobile devices have become extensions of our lives’ FEATURE | AGENCIES | Ever contemplated how your phone brand might mirror your social media savvy? ZenShield’s experts break this down, with Steffan Black stating, “Our mobile devices have become extensions of our lives, and the brand we choose could whisper something …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Accountants have been urged to exhibit good ethical values for the proper management of finances and resources. Speaking at an event where the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) unveiled the 5th cohort of the students’ scholarship program, Ruth Doreen Mutebe, Chairperson African …

Samuel Kakaire work is true to the tradition of icon painting in its attention to detail ART | AGENCIES | Afriart Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition of Ugandan modernist painter Samuel Kakaire at Art Dubai 2024. The presentation is part of the fair’s curated section ‘Art Dubai Modern’. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed nine suspects to stand trial for their alleged involvement in the manufacture and detonation of 2021 Kampala twin bombings at CPS and IPS building. On Tuesday, Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire ordered that the …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) will send four boxers to the Paris Olympic Games qualifier slated for February 29th to March 12th in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Moses Muhangi, President of the Boxing Federation told Xinhua on Monday that although Uganda failed to qualify a single …