Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Overt thirty golfers, including an entry from Sweden, will be vying for the biggest prize at the Uganda Golf Club Ladies Open that tees off Thursday to October 7, at the par 72 Kitante course in Kampala. According to a statement from the club, …
Read More »Museveni promotes five Colonels to Brigadier
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has elevated five Colonels to Brigadier and promoted 15 Lieutenant Colonels to full Colonels. Those promoted to brigadier include John Musoke, the second in command of the 4Tth Division, John Patrick Otongo, the second in command of 2ND Division, James Muhwezi, the …
Read More »Two remanded over defrauding Korean in sh1.1billion in gold scam
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City Hall Grade One Magistrate Rehema Nassozi Ssebowa has remanded two men to Luzira Prison on charges of obtaining money by false pretense and conspiracy to commit a felony. The suspects, James Mugisha, a resident of Kitende, Kajjansi Town Council in Wakiso District, and …
Read More »Museveni’s push for interest rate capping: Avoiding the Cobra’s Bite
COMMENT | DR SIMON M MUTUNGI | During the British imperial rule in India, the city of Delhi found itself grappling with a significant infestation of venomous cobras. In an earnest attempt to mitigate this issue, the British colonial government instituted a reward system for the public: a bounty was offered …
Read More »Makerere extends student’s registration deadline
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has extended the registration deadline for the first semester of the 2023/2024 academic year, following numerous appeals by students. The deadline has been extended to November 1st, 2023 by the Academic Registrar’s Office. This extension aims to ensure that all students …
Read More »Byekwaso appointed Uganda Cranes interim head coach
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the appointment of Morley Byekwaso, the former KCCA FC Coach, as the interim head coach of the Uganda Cranes for a one-month period. FUFA confirmed this decision on their website, stating, “FUFA has named a …
Read More »Parents of children with hearing impairment task Govt on inclusive education
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents and teachers have asked the government to put in place policies that offer inclusive learning to children with special needs across the country. The parents say that they lack access to sign language interpreters which denies the children the basic foundation of access …
Read More »MPs divided over prayer breakfast at State House
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators from across the political spectrum have expressed their unease regarding Parliament’s decision to convene the 32nd National Prayer Breakfast scheduled for October 8, 2023, at State House, Entebbe. This year’s National Prayer Breakfast will be held under the theme, ‘Fear not, repent, and …
Read More »Kenya calls for intensified efforts to tackle transnational crime in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The Judiciary of Kenya on Tuesday called on African countries to come up with new strategies to combat transnational organized crimes that are currently negatively impacting the society. Chief Justice Martha Koome said strong enforcement of laws and the adoption of new strategies are crucial …
Read More »Korean ambassador hails AFCON Pamoja Bid, praises mutual relationship with Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has hailed the recent election of the Republic of Korea for a two-year term 2024-2025 as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. “We hope for closer collaboration during this period on the African peace and security matters on the …
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