Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fifteen young Ugandan innovators representing 15 startups, have been nominated to showcase their creations at the next GITEX AFRICA 2024. GITEX (Global Information Technology Exhibition) AFRICA is the African version of GITEX Global held annually under the hospices of the Dubai World Trade Centre, as …
Read More »Twenty seven computers stolen from Nyairongo Seed Secondary School
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A security guard and lab attendant have been arrested after 27 computers were found missing at Nyairongo Seed Secondary School in Kyangwali sub county in Kikuube District. Unknown persons reportedly raided the school in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. Estaliko Bendagumiza, the school headteacher …
Read More »MUBS, logistics firm sign deal for practical skills for students
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Business School-MUBS together with Multilines International Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will among others create practical opportunities for the students. It is hoped that the initiative will promote academic excellence, especially in logistics and freight industries in the country. …
Read More »East Africa drives Airtel Africa’s mobile money revenue growth with 19.8%
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and five other East African countries, where Airtel Africa operates, significantly improved the overall growth of its mobile money business, following a 19.8% increase in the region’s mobile money income to US$ 635 million in 2024, up from US$ 531 million in 2023. …
Read More »Kiira Motors unveils Kayoola EVS bus at Uganda – Tanzania business forum
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDPEPENDENT | Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) has unveiled the all-electric Kayoola EVS Model 2024 at the ongoing 2nd Uganda – Tanzania Business Forum at Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam. The Kayoola EVS is a fully electric low-floor bus specifically designed for Urban Mass …
Read More »SC Villa dominate Cranes team for Namboole World Cup qualifier
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With five players, Uganda Premier League Champions SC Villa form the largest contingent of locally based players in a Cranes team predominantly composed of international players. Goalkeeper Braddy Jeans Wokorach, defender Kenneth Semakula plus forwards Ronald Ssekiganda, Patrick Jonah Kakande and Umar Lutalo have been called up …
Read More »EITI gives Uganda positive 78 score, but calls for more transparency in oil sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) says Uganda has improved transparency and accountability in its oil and mining sector. In the latest findings, the EITI, a global standard for the prudent management of natural resources, hails Uganda for establishing what it described as a …
Read More »Obstetric Fistula: Breaking the cycle for the sake of girls and women
In Uganda, about 7,200 maternal deaths occur every year, and for every maternal death, 6 – 15 mothers survive with chronic and debilitating ill health such as obstetric fistula. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Countries around the World will on Friday, May 23rd carry out a campaign to highlight the …
Read More »Judge concerned about lawyers failing to express themselves in English
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabale High Court Resident Judge Samuel Emokol has called upon Universities teaching law to consider establishing english as a course unit as lawyers struggle to express themselves in the language while making court submissions. While speaking as the chief guest at the launch of …
Read More »Dons defend law lecturer over ‘Anita Among’ exam paper
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The call for an inquiry by Professor Barnabas Nawangwe into the setting of a constitutional law examination at Makerere continues to raise debate. Speaker Anita Among has come out herself, to say there was nothing wrong with her being the subject of the exam. …
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