ICEA LION say commited to client satisfaction despite recent concerns Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leading insurance company ICEA LION have reassured clients that their policies are consistent, and they are dedicated to ensuring a smooth and satisfactory resolution of all claims filed. ICEA LION released a statement January …
Read More »Gunmen attack pastor Bujingo, bodyguard killed
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police alongside military and intelligence agencies have started hunting for gunmen who killed the bodyguard of Pastor Aloysius Bujingo. Bujingo who heads House of Prayer Ministries was attacked on Tuesday at around 9 pm by gunmen moving on a motorcycle. Although Bujingo survived with …
Read More »FULL SPEECH: Museveni on corruption, wealth and ADF
1️⃣ Promoting wealth creation in every home 2️⃣ Combating corruption 3️⃣ Embracing regional integration 4️⃣ Addressing the threat of terrorists from Congo Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Full end of year speech by President Yoweri Museveni December 31, 2023. **** Fellow Ugandans, I congratulate you for finishing the year …
Read More »Israel to attend UN court over accusation of “genocidal acts” in Gaza
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israel decided to appear at the United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Hague, the Netherlands, in the hearing of the case filed by South Africa alleging “genocidal” acts in Gaza, Israeli news website Ynet reported Monday evening. “Israel has signed the convention against genocide …
Read More »Parents asked to protect children from dangers of tech and gadgets
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lubaga Catholic Diocese Chancellor, Fr Pius Male, has asked parents to protect children from technology that distracts them from the realities of life. “Be careful with technology. Do not let your children use technology devices without your guidance. Technology might be a disaster for …
Read More »Airtel Africa boss to retire
Lagos, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa plc has today announced the retirement of the Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, with effect from 1 July, 2024. Ogunsanya, who joined Airtel in 2012, ran the Nigeria Operations of the Telecommunications and mobile money company for nine years before his appointment …
Read More »YEAR IN REVIEW: The Independent top 10 stories – Museveni on Egypt and the Nile
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number 9 most read story on The Independent website in 2023 was ‘Museveni asks Egypt to look beyond Nile Water agreements’. Museveni asks Egypt to look beyond Nile Water agreements Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »YEAR IN REVIEW: The Independent top 10 stories – Al Shabaab attack UPDF in Somalia
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number 8 most read story on The Independent website in 2023 was ‘800 Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked UPDF base in Somalia’. MUSEVENI: 800 Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked UPDF base in Somalia Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »YEAR IN REVIEW: The Independent top 10 stories – Engola shot dead
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number 6 most read story on The Independent website in 2023 was State Minister Engola shot dead by bodyguard in Kampala. State Minister Engola shot dead by bodyguard in Kampala Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »Israel rejects Hamas’ new proposal involving release of Gaza hostages — Axios portal
WASHINGTON | TASS | The Israeli leadership rejected a new proposal from the radical Palestinian movement Hamas for a deal involving the release of hostages, the Axios portal reported citing sources. According to them, on Sunday, Hamas through Qatari and Egyptian mediators gave Israel a new proposal for a deal that would …
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