CAIRO, Egypt | APO | President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday met with Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Museveni, in the presence of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr. The Spokesman for the Presidency said General Muhoozi Museveni …
Read More »COMMENT: US sanctions on Ugandan police officers is hot air
How has the United States managed to get away with such duplicitous behaviour for so long? COMMENT | LEONARD RONALD EGESA | Reports just in indicate that the United States is imposing sanctions on four officers of the Uganda Police Force over accusations of involvement in gross human rights abuses. …
Read More »UBA Uganda denies management crisis amid leadership transition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | United Bank for Africa Uganda Limited (UBA Uganda) has refuted recent media reports suggesting a management crisis within the organization, affirming that the current Managing Director, Chioma A. Mang, has been assigned broader responsibilities within the UBA Group, effective October 1, 2024. The …
Read More »NRM clears Fancy Nirere for Kisoro District Woman MP primaries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Fancy Nirere has been dully cleared by Tanga Odoi, chairman the NRM Electoral Commission to contest for Kisoro District Woman MP in the forthcoming party primaries ahead of the 2024-2026 by-elections. “The aspirant satisfied the EC with the requirements needed. The NRM …
Read More »CLOSED DOORS: No Ugandan support for Onana in game vs Kenya
Kenyan Coach Engin Firat Unveils Provisional Squad for AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Against Cameroon Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | There will be no Ugandans cheering Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana when Cameroon take on Kenya at Mandela Stadium in Kampala on October 14. The Kenya Football Federation has today announced that the 2025 …
Read More »ITHUBA Uganda wins big at African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, has won three prestigious awards at the African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024 held in Mombasa, Kenya at the weekend. The company’s innovative “Billionz Zizino” thematic campaign was recognized for its creativity and …
Read More »BNI Uganda Launches BNI Legacy Chapter
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BNI Uganda, the leading business networking and referral organisation, has proudly launched its newest chapter, BNI Legacy, this morning. In just a few months, the newly established BNI Legacy chapter has successfully brought together over 35 businesses from diverse sectors, including digital marketing, …
Read More »Minister backs UWA on charges for using special road through Murchison park
Minister Insists UWA will Continue Charging Vehicles Passing through Murchison Falls Park Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Wildlife and Antiquities Martin Mugarra Bahinduka has said the Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA will continue charging vehicles transiting through Murchison Falls National Park. Speaking on Tuesday at Uganda Media …
Read More »The Veterinary Practitioners Act 2023
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Veterinary Practitioners Act 2023 is an Act to provide for the regulation of veterinary practice by providing for the training, registration and Licensing of veterinary professionals and veterinary para-professionals; to provide for matters incidental to the conduct of veterinary professionals and para-professionals in relation …
Read More »Justice Gidudu sends Akamba matter to Constitutional Court
Corruption Suspect MP Akamba’s Human Rights Concerns Forwarded to Constitutional Court Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has referred Busiki County MP Paul Akamba’s application seeking to dismiss corruption charges against him over alleged human rights violations to the Constitutional Court for determination. In his …
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