Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda police has condemned the use of its traffic image, as content in a controversial commercial advert, of a juice, popularly known as “JESA JUS”. They have now demand that the commercial firm, pulls out the traffic police content or the entire advert, and …
Read More »Uganda’s Artistic Renaissance: Emerging trends in contemporary art
SPECIAL FEATURE| ART | In East Africa’s heart, Uganda is having an art comeback, and modern art is stealing the spotlight. Forget the usual stories – a bunch of new artists are jazzing up the scene. Before you get into the details, make sure to bet in Ghana and hope …
Read More »Nigeria is the second fastest-growing country in the world for software developers, Egypt seventh
Not even a recent drought in global venture capital has stood in the way of a rising tide of coders in these two African countries; Nigeria is now ranked as the world’s second-fastest-growing country for producing developer talent, while Egypt is ranked seventh. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The …
Read More »Kumi Diocese starts reclaiming churches, land lost to Reformed Anglicans
Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda Diocese of Kumi has started an operation to reclaim churches previously taken over by the Reformed Anglican Church members under the leadership of Bishop Charles Okunya Oode. The operation led by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most …
Read More »Muhwezi, Kabasweka win first round of IM Bank Katogo Golf Series
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Perez Muhwezi and in form Peace Kabasweka remained supreme on the par 71, Entebbe course on Saturday as they claimed the overall crowns in the Men’s and Ladies category in the first leg of the IM Bank Golf Series. Muhwezi shot a round of …
Read More »Diamond Trust Bank, UAP Old Mutual sign partnership
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank and UAP Old Mutual Insurance Uganda have entered a partnership to deliver general and medical insurance products and services to customers. The Partnership makes DTB a one-stop centre for both banking and insurance services in the two partner companies’ …
Read More »Egyptian Food Bank prepares free food boxes to alleviate hunger in Gaza during Ramadan
CAIRO | Xinhua | Workers and volunteers with the non-profit organization Egyptian Food Bank (EFB) are working nonstop to prepare free food boxes for those underprivileged both in Egypt and the neighboring besieged Gaza Strip, as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan will start on Monday. Raising the slogan of …
Read More »Pader officials fight over ‘missing’ sh365 million from land rent fees
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader districts officials are up in arms of sh365 million land rent fees that they say should be shared with the sub-counties. Sub-county officials have accused the Pader District Executive Committee (DEC) and former Pader district chief administrative officer, Robert Adebuason of diverting the money …
Read More »Uganda boxing team returns from Olympic Qualifiers empty handed
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Boxing Team, the Bombers will return empty handed from the ongoing World Paris Olympic Games qualifiers, in Busto Arsizio, Italy. All four boxers who represented the country have now been eliminated, with the team captain, Joshua Tukamuhebwa, being the last to …
Read More »OFWONO OPONDO: Money heist in parliament and Mpuuga’s fight for political life
OPINION | OFWONO OPONDO | Uganda’s mainstream media houses with nearly 100 journalists accredited to cover Parliament all couldn’t sniff the stench from what appears to be fictitious expenses payouts until volunteer digital warriors exposed it in the ongoing #UgandaParliamentExhibition. Out of embarrassment they’re now diverting debate to the little …
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