SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Mention of the name Kato Lubwama evokes a sense of excitement among those immersed in Uganda’s modern art and creative industry. Countless individuals have tales to share, often culminating in fits of laughter. Paul Kato-Lubwama achieved widespread recognition in the creativity arts, establishing himself …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Earnest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority, is currently undertaking a three-day visit to the Tilenga project in the Albertine region, operated by TotalEnergies. According to sources within the Authority, the purpose of Rubondo’s visit to the Tilenga Oil Infrastructure is to assess their readiness …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Veteran marketeer and corporate manager, Baker Magunda is the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Stanbic Uganda Holdings Ltd, the parent company of Stanbic Bank. Magunda, whose tenure began on June 2, 2023, replaced Japheth Katto who chaired the board since 2018. “In …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition legislators have raised concerns and challenged the Ministry of Health regarding its authority to modify the terms and conditions of the deployment of pre-medical interns. The lawmakers’ response comes after a directive issued on Wednesday by Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chaos unfolded at the Supreme Court in Kampala Thursday morning as businessman Hamis Kiggundu demanded to be heard in his pending application in a case in which, he seeks to recover Shillings 120 billion from Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda and Kenya. Kiggundu’s lawyers, …
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After observing the challenges journalists and editors encountered while covering and editing climate articles, Tendai Guvavombe decided to offer training for media professionals, an initiative that is quickly spreading across southern African countries. SPECIAL FEATURE | BIRD AGENCY | After graduating as a journalist in 2012, Tendai Guvamombe’s desire to …
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Innsbruck, Austria | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Levi Kiprotich came second at the World Mountain Running Championships held in Innsbruck, Austria on Wednesday. Kiprotich, who had previously secured the title of 2023 National Mountain Running Champion in Uganda, demonstrated exceptional skill and determination during the grueling 10km …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The body of the fallen drama artist Paul Kato Lubwa shall lay at the National Theatre in Kampala on Monday 12th June for his fellow artists and lovers of art to pay their last respects. Kato Lubwama known to many as Uncle Kato, breathed his …
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June 18th ✳ Uganda vs Algeria VENUE: Cameroon Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes players will bag a cash reward of at least Sh30 million if they win their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Algeria. Somdev Sen, the MTN Chief Marketing Officer, made this announcement during one …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Dr Diana Atwine has confirmed that President Yoweri Museveni has tested positive for Covid-19, “Today June 7, 2023 H.E The President tested positive for covid-19 . This was after developing mild flue -like symptoms. However he is in …
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