Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Foundation, the corporate social investment arm of KCB Bank Uganda, today held a graduation ceremony for over 58 youth from the Central Region who have completed their modular skilling in vocational training under the 2024 Twekozese Programme. The graduation event took place at …
Read More »Multichoice Uganda unveils star-studded new cast for Kampala Crème’s stellar 3rd season
New faces, more fire as Kampala Crème returns for a thrilling third season Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda has announced the return of Uganda’s most exhilarating reality TV show, Kampala Crème. Following the success of the past two seasons, the new season promises even more captivating storylines, …
Read More »President Museveni calls on the UPDF to protect Uganda’s democracy
CIC Orders UPDF to deal with political intimidators Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to deal with any political intimidators. Museveni, who chaired UPDF High Command and Defence Council at Entebbe State House on Wedensday and Thursday, said UPDF …
Read More »Let’s make cities and communities bird-friendly
Integrating biodiversity conservation into urban planning, protecting green spaces, and promoting wildlife friendly policies is imperative for protection of ecosystems that sustain biodiversity and human life. COMMENT | ALEX NGARI | Every year, the world celebrates World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) on May 10th to raise awareness about birds and …
Read More »The deplorable rise of MAGA Catholicism
In 2020, Trump – who is far from a devout Christian – claimed that Biden was “against God” and “against guns.” To an ultra-conservative culture warrior, the connection is clear: we love guns, so God must, too. COMMENT | IAN BURUMA | Some popes fit their times to perfection. Pope …
Read More »COMMENT: Isimba Dam is not just cracking — the system is
To every young Ugandan engineer watching this, don’t be disillusioned. Be determined. The dam may crack, but you must not. Keep designing. COMMENT | APOLLO BUREGYEYA | We spent sh2.3 trillion on Isimba Dam. A whole dam. Not a goat shed. Not a pit latrine. A dam, with concrete, turbines, embankments, …
Read More »Kampala Archdiocese announces death of Msgr. Expedito Magembe
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archdiocese of Kampala has confirmed the passing of the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Expedito Magembe, 88, the founding director of Mount Sion Prayer Centre in Bukalango. His death was announced by the Archdiocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Pius Male Ssentumbwe, on behalf of His Grace …
Read More »Court allows Nalukoola lawyers to cross examine Nambi in Kawempe election case
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has allowed lawyers representing the winner of Kawempe North elections Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi to cross examine NRM’s Faridah Nambi Kigongo who is challenging his victory. The Court presided over by the Civil Division Judge Benard Namanya on Friday allowed …
Read More »National Boda-Boda Union retreat attracts 1,215 district leaders
Gen Saleh hails Uganda’s Boda-Boda Industry as it charts path to formalization and economic sustainability at the National Leadership Retreat Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s vibrant yet largely informal boda-boda industry has taken a bold step toward formalization and economic empowerment with the successful hosting of the First National …
Read More »STEP BY STEP: The hour before Pope Leo XIV appeared in St. Peter’s Square
Vatican, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | At exactly 7:10 p.m., white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, signalling to the world that a new Pope had been elected. A wave of applause erupted among the thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square and millions viewing from different means across the …
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