Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) approved more academic programmes at King Ceasor University. The new academic courses include a Bachelor of Science in Oil, Gas, and Energy Management, Higher Education Certificate Programme in Physical Sciences, Higher Education Certificate Programme in Biological Sciences, and …
Read More »Opposition MPs protest exemption of UPDF soldiers from wealth declaration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament from the opposition have raised objections to the proposed exemption of UPDF officers from publicly declaring their wealth through the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) and instead doing it through the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI). They argue that since the army receives …
Read More »Gen Mbadi urges UPDF Air Force officers to guard reputation of the institution
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Force (CDF), Gen Wilson Mbadi has urged UPDF Air Force officers to desist from dangerous tendencies that can lead to damaging the reputation of the institution. Mbadi, made the remarks while presiding over the pass out of 52 MI24 attack helicopter …
Read More »CMI releases nine detained Muslims
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) released a group of nine Muslims, consisting of eight males and one female, following the intervention of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC). Sheikh Imran Ssali, Secretary for Religious Affairs, and Sheikh Juma Bakhit Cucu, Secretary for Education, spearheaded …
Read More »UPC tasks government to fix flood disasters in urban areas
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) tasked the Government to find an immediate remedy to the negative effects caused by floods in Kampala and other urban cities. The call was made during a press conference at the UPC Headquarters, located at Uganda House in Kampala on Wednesday. …
Read More »Mao tasks URSB to harmonize its registration system
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao said for the Uganda Registration Services Bureau to hit its target of Shs90 billion as non-tax revenues, the bureau needs to harmonize its systems to favour the junior businesses to be able to compete with the …
Read More »Infobip introduces ‘Signals’ to combat fake SMS
Uganda Communication Commission report shows that the country’s telecommunications operators received 205,511 complaints from consumers, including cases related to SMS pumping fraud Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an era where brands are increasingly relying on SMS communication to engage with customers, cybercriminals are continually devising new tactics to exploit …
Read More »Uganda denies sending 70 officials to UN assembly
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan government denied that it sent over 70 officials to the United Nations General Assembly. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Uganda Media Center, where the Minister for ICT & National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, addressed the issue. Minister Baryomunsi emphatically …
Read More »Scientists urged to apply research in addressing Uganda’s problems
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Biotechnology scientists, students and tutors from various higher institutions of learning were advised to ensure that they use their expertise to uplift people’s well-being while at the same time improving their earnings. At the University Dialogue on Harnessing Biotechnology to Build a Vibrant Bio-Economy held …
Read More »Makindye East LC5 Council race candidate Mukasa loses bid to challenge election costs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed with costs an appeal in which Abdul Nasser Mukasa, who was a candidate in 2021 Makindye East LC5 Council race was challenging a bill of costs worth 8,778,000 million shillings filed against him by his rival and eventual …
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