World Migratory Bird Day clebrated 13th May 2023 COMMENT | JULIE MULONGA & DR KARIUKI NDANG’ANG’A |  For centuries, the phenomenon of bird migration has awed humanity. So much so, that the 4th Century BC Greek philosopher Aristotle, noting that the types of birds around him changed with the seasons, suggested that birds …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has presided over the opening games of the 2023 Airtel- BIKA tournament alongside the official partner’s Airtel Uganda at Wankulukuku stadium. The tournament is aimed at developing talent among the youth through football and netball games. …

Cambridge, UK |  AYSE ZARAKOL – PROJECT SYNDICATE |   Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14 have been called the most important of the year. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is trailing in polls behind his main opponent, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the leader of the Republican People’s Party …

 Customers can now use two numbers without needing two handsets Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Airtel Uganda has today announced the launch of eSIM (embedded SIM) – a digital SIM that enables customers to access the same functionality as someone using a physical SIM. The eSIM offers several benefits over …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda Ltd has announced the appointment of Rachel Rwakatungu (above) as the new Credit Director of the bank. Rwakatungu is a seasoned banker with a wealth of experience in the banking and financial services industry, business, and regulatory risk. She brings significant …

Government commends KCB and GIZ for the Sh6 billion initiatives for vocational skills training. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), have today passed out 575 graduates and beneficiaries of the KCB-GIZ Twekozese Programme, further boosting Uganda’s available skilled human capital. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Women have formed a network to encourage more women and girls into Uganda’s oil, gas, and minerals sector. Women in Energy and Extractives Network(WEEN) is a brainchild of the likes of Ziria Waako Tibalwa, the Executive Director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority, Proscovia Nabanja …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has announced that it is not in a position to provide financial assistance or take ownership of new schools despite the growing demand from foundation bodies including communities and Non-government organizations. Available information indicates that over 620 schools have submitted applications to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises – COSASE, have expressed disappointment with the Higher Education Students’ Financing Board over the selective distribution of student loans. The committee is probing the Board following concerns raised by the Auditor …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Public transporters plying the Kampala-Masaka Highway have tripled fares following the flooding of River Katonga in Mpigi District. On Thursday, the Uganda National Roads Authority -UNRA and the Traffic Police closed the road to stop motorists attempting to maneuver through the risen water levels …