Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Marvin Kibirige today equalled the Kitante course record when he carded 9 under par 63 on day one of the pro categroy of the Absa Captain’s Bell tournament. He takes a 7 stroke lead over Adolf Muhumuza, who shot a round of 2 under par 70, going …
Read More »WHO calls for ethical use of AI for Health
Geneva, Switzerland | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organisation has expressed concerns about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, particularly the potential generation of biased data that could misguide treatment decisions. In a statement released on Tuesday, WHO noted that AI-generated large language model tools (LLMs), including platforms …
Read More »Authorities struggle to handle unclaimed bodies at Luwero Hospital
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero town authorities are facing challenges in managing the increasing number of unclaimed bodies at Luwero Hospital. On average, three bodies are dropped at the hospital every week, sourced from accident and murder scenes, as well as other incidents. Out of the seven bodies …
Read More »Five get life sentence for murder of South Sudanese at Arua Park
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five people have been handed life imprisonment by the High Court in Kampala for their involvement in the murder of Abdallah and Ibrahim Bakhit, former managers of Juba City Hotel in Arua Park, Kampala Central Division, approximately five years ago. The convicted individuals include …
Read More »Govt, Buganda Kingdom partner to promote vocational skilling
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has partnered with Buganda Kingdom to address the high youth unemployment by promoting vocational skilling programs. Jane Barekye, the State House Comptroller, representing the government has joined forces with Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga to encourage young people to embrace …
Read More »Brig Byekwaso takes over as URDCC Chief of Staff
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brig. Flavia Byekwaso, the former UPDF spokesperson has taken over as the new Chief of Staff at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center (URDCC) in Jinja City, three months after graduating from the National Defense College (NDC) in Buikwe District. URDCC is responsible for …
Read More »U.S. dollar strengthens amid optimism over U.S. debt ceiling talks
New York, US | Xinhua | The U.S. dollar firmed up in late trading on Wednesday as U.S. leaders expressed optimism over debt limit negotiations. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, increased 0.31 percent at 102.8819 in late trading. In late New York trading, the …
Read More »Kampala Police investigating suspected suicide by shooting in Wandegeya
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wandegeya police are investigating a suspected suicide by shooting involving Rogers Atuhaire, a private guard with SGA Security Company. Atuhaire is said to have taken his own life at Mukwasi building along Buganda Road in Kampala around 9 am this morning. A statement by …
Read More »Corruption, salary delays dominate public service sector review
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual review of the public service sector was dominated by issues of salary enhancements, delayed payments, and corruption mainly in the recruitment processes. The sector reviews are aimed at presenting to the public the level of successes or failures by each, as far as …
Read More »OKUMU RINGA: The generous politician from Nebbi
OBITUARY | THE INDEPENDENT | One of the things that Patrick Aloysius Okumu Ringa (now late) will be remembered for was his generosity, which he exhibited through various donations to his communities in Nebbi District. These included sponsoring the education of more than 100 children at different levels from Primary …
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