Saturday , January 24 2026
Home / The Independent (page 313)

The Independent

Uganda Cranes set for Nakivubo CHAN debut against Burundi

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes forward Ivan Ahimbisibwe says that the team is all ready for their two-legged fixture on December 26 and 29, 2024, against Burundi in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 Qualifier at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo. Briefing the media this morning after the Cranes …

Read More »

How to ensure your safety during this festive season

  Those travelling outside the city or country, please don’t communicate your plans on social media. You will alert the criminals that your home is free with out any occupant. These crude guys will rob you clean. Share your travel plans with a few trusted inner people. COMMENT | Samson …

Read More »

Western Union and PostBank Uganda launch international money transfers in Wendi mobile wallet

Collaboration builds on existing in-person Western Union money transfer services at PostBank Uganda locations, driving digital adoption and accessible financial services for all. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Western Union and PostBank Uganda today announced the launch of international money transfers in the Wendi mobile wallet. The co-branded digital …

Read More »

Festive Food Cravings: Scientists advise on right portion

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Christians all over the world prepare  to celebrate Christmas tomorrow, scientists have urged them to be cautious with their amount of food intake, warning them also against the danger of food poisoning and toxicity. Dr Precious Tukamushaba, a nutritionist, told URN that people …

Read More »

Court orders Yalelo to pay former employee Shs176Million

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Industrial Division of the High Court has ordered, Yalelo Uganda Limited, an aquaculture company to pay its former commercial director, Martin Kasasira at least Shillings 176 million for unlawful and unfair dismissal. In a decision by Judge Anthony Wabwire Musana, with a panel …

Read More »

Inzu Ya Masaba to raise sh1billion for radio station

  Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Inzu Ya Masaba, the Bamasaba Cultural Institution is set to conduct a major fundraising drive aimed at raising over one billion shillings to procure radio equipment and establish a radio station. This announcement was made by Charles Walimbwa, the Prime Minister of Inzu …

Read More »

Education Ministry set to secure sh840 Billion from World Bank

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Optimism is growing at the Ministry of Education and Sports headquarters at Embassy House that  funding of up to UGX 840 billion for its flagship education project will be secured from the World Bank. Sources tell our reporter that these funds, part of the …

Read More »

UPDF: Letter on Elwelu Court Martial summons is fake

  Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces has dismissed as fake a letter circulating on social media that indicated Lt.Gen Peter Elwelu had been summoned to the Court Martial for backbiting the CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The letter, purpotedly signed by Brig. Gen Kulayigye had asked …

Read More »