Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Blockchain Association of Uganda (BAU) has ushered in new leadership, just over six years after its establishment; welcoming Reginald Tumusiime, the CEO of CapitalSavvy, as its new Chairman. Tumusiime is taking over from Kwame Rugunda, the Founding Chairman of the Association and CEO …
Read More »Alupo calls for investment in eastern region’s heritage sites
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Jessica Alupo has called on private investment in the development of heritage sites in eastern Uganda. While these sites have significant tourism potential, they remain underdeveloped, and Alupo is keen to see this changed through increased private investment. Speaking at the International …
Read More »Entebbe Free Trade Zone close to completion
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The highly anticipated Entebbe Free Trade Zone is progressing well, with the Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA) reporting that physical works are 66% complete and the budget for the first phase of the project is 80% executed. The project, valued at $13.6 million and …
Read More »Klopp signs off with home win
Liverpool, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Jurgen Klopp brought his remarkable Liverpool reign to an end with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield, capping a memorable Premier League tenure with the Reds. Klopp announced back in January his intention to leave Liverpool – who finish third in the league this season – …
Read More »Bishop Kisekka, Rev Canon Kasana hold reconciliation meeting
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anglican Bishop of Luwero Diocese Wilson Kisekka and Reverend Canon Godfrey Kasana Ssemakula have expressed their desire to reconcile and diffuse the ongoing tension within the diocese. In March of this year, Rt. Rev. Wilson Kisekka was consecrated and enthroned as the fourth …
Read More »UTB decides to register, license all tourism enterprises
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has announced a comprehensive initiative to register and license all tourism enterprises in the country, aiming to identify and eliminate illegal operators. This move targets all unlicensed tourism enterprises, including hotels, restaurants, guest houses, tour operators, and travel agents, …
Read More »Journalists file assault, damage claims against Kyagulanyi bodyguards
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two female journalists from Masaka have filed complaints of assault and damage to equipment against the bodyguards of National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. Zainabu Namusaazi, a reporter for Next Media Group, and Margret Kayondo, a correspondent …
Read More »Nakaseke police search for thugs in special hire driver murder
Nakaseke , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Nakaseke are on the hunt for unknown assailants who are believed to have hired a special hire driver from Wakiso before murdering and dumping his body in Nakaseke. The victim, identified as Serwano Sonny Bamujje, 40, was a special hire driver residing …
Read More »Experts highlight sexual abuse red flags in M-Net documentary ‘School Ties’
Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | School Ties, a ground-breaking, harrowing four-part documentary series about the grooming and sexual abuse of learners at some of South Africa’s most prominent, prestigious boys’ schools, primiered on M-Net Channel 101 on 16 May at 9pm. Produced by Devilsdorp, Steinheist and Convict Conman …
Read More »Arteta: We want more and we will get it
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Mikel Arteta has spoken of his gratitude to the Arsenal fans and to his team and staff as they ultimately fell short of a first Premier League title in 20 years. Despite beating Everton 2-1, thanks to a late Kai Havertz winner, Arsenal were unable to overhaul leaders Manchester City on the …
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