Liverpool 0 Chelsea 0 Liverpool, UK | Liverpoolfc.com | Liverpool played out a 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League. Despite chances for both sides, neither team were able to break the deadlock in L4 with the spoils shared. Kai Havertz saw a third-minute close range strike …
Read More »Man City’s second-half wonder show leaves Spurs stunned
⚽ Man City 4 Spurs 2 Manchester, UK | ManCity.com | City recovered from conceding two goals in two minutes at the end of the first-half to produce a stunning second 45 and beat Tottenham 4-2 on another memorable night at the Etihad Stadium.The Blues were at their irresistible best when …
Read More »How to become a pilot in Uganda
Becoming an airline pilot is not an easy task, but with hard work and dedication, it is achievable. SPECIAL FEATURE | DEREK NSEKO | The role of a pilot is one of the most exciting and rewarding careers in the aviation industry. Pilots are responsible for the safe and efficient operation …
Read More »Speaker directs 5 to investigate NSSF as Minister Amongi grilled in parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ongoing saga at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) took yet another turn Thursday when Speaker of Parliament Anita Among formed a select committee to investigate claims of corruption and infighting at the fund. She said she was doing this to help restore public faith in …
Read More »Farmfluencers: African Farmers are reaping bumper harvests through Social Media
From Tik Tok to Facebook, Instagram to YouTube, tech-savvy farmers are harnessing the power of the internet to network, share knowledge, and sell products and services. Nairobi, Kenya | BIRD AGENCY | Francis Muiruri, a 31-year-old Kenyan farmer, has found a new income stream on social media; selling information. As …
Read More »TikTok awards top creators in Africa
Content creators from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa dominated the inaugural TikTok Top Content Creators Awards 2022 Nairobi, Kenya | BIRD AGENCY | Former rugby player turned food vlogger Dennis Ombachi, also known as @theroamingchef, emerged victorious at the inaugural TikTok Top Creator 2022 Awards. The Kenyan content creator, …
Read More »Speaker wants audit on COSASE over ‘under performance’
Among has stopped Ssenyonyi from presenting the report on the floor citing leakage which contravened Rule 216 (1) of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has ordered a value-for-money audit on the Committee of Statutory Authorities and State …
Read More »Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu to head Rocket Health board
Rocket Health appoints Dr. Kitulu as board chairperson and Stephen Dimba Odhiambo as Chief Commercial Officer Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leading telemedicine provider Rocket Health has taken a step to raising its level on the corporate governance front by appointing Kenyan health expert Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu, as the chairperson of …
Read More »CHAN: Karisa inspires Uganda to stunning victory over Senegal
⚽ Uganda 1 Senegal 0 ⚽ DRC 0 Ivory Coast 0 🇺🇬 FIXTURES ⚽ Uganda vs Ivory Coast – January 22 Algiers, Algeria | CAFOLINE | Uganda Cranes stunned ten-man Senegal 1-0 at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Wednesday to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knock-out stages …
Read More »With a $587 million boost from Global Fund, Uganda to take Malaria battle to homes
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to make a major shift in the battle against malaria, with focus turning from treatment to prevention, especially at household level. Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine said government has agreed with the Global Fund and other partners to put …
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