Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa had a difficult TIME controlling the House as it returned from recess on Tuesday. Amidst the “walk to Parliament” in Kampala, the leader of the Opposition, Joel Senyonyi openly accused the administration of double standards when dealing …
Read More »ANTI CORRUPTION DEMO: Over 50 taken to court, remanded
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nakawa and Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court had a busy Tuesday evening as suspects arrested during the “Walk to Parliament” demonstrations were arraigned before the courts More than 50 people were remanded to Luzira prison on charges arising from their alleged involvement in the …
Read More »Equity Bank Uganda sponsors Top 100 SMEs survey and awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has partnered with KPMG and the Nation Media Group as the main sponsor of Uganda’s Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies survey and awards. Top 100 mid sized companies is a survey based campaign that has been ongoing for the past few years. …
Read More »UDB net profit up 17% to Shs50bn in 2023
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB), the country’s national Development Finance Institution and the Best Bank in East Africa 2024, has today announced its 2023 annual performance, highlighting its continued role in fostering economic resilience and sustainable growth across key sectors of the economy. In …
Read More »Forty university students picked for new Equity Bank Uganda innovation hub
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forty of the best university students in Uganda are set to start a six-month incubation program to enhance their technology, innovation and managment skills courtesy of Equity Bank Uganda. The students are set to embark on transformative training and mentorship at the newly launched Equity …
Read More »U.S. secret service director resigns following attempted assassination of Trump
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday after widespread outrage over the agency’s failure to prevent the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. She earlier acknowledged it was “the most significant operational failure at the …
Read More »Graphic design sector flourishes in Uganda
Young, tech-savvy individuals are at forefront of local and international projects COMMENT | RONNY KAHUMA | The graphic design industry in Uganda is experiencing a vibrant transformation, evolving from a niche profession into a vital component of the nation’s creative economy. A growing appreciation for visual aesthetics and the increasing …
Read More »ANTI-CORRUPTION DEMO: Activists Beewol, Maulanareign arrested
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teams from the Uganda Law Society are stationed at several police stations to help over 30 activitsts arrested at today’s demonstrations against corruption. Social media influencer Bernard Ewalu (Beewol), comedian Reign Omusoyisoyi (Maulanareign)a and former Makerere Guild President Papa Were are among those arrested …
Read More »Sustainable energy solutions require adoption of right technologies – experts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Achieving sustainable energy solutions in Uganda and beyond requires the adoption of the right technologies to industrial activities, household and other consumer segements needs, experts have said. Speaking during the green sustainable energy industry and stable national grid conference held at Serena Hotel …
Read More »Ugandans negative about govt, can ‘simple branding’ fix the works?
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama |The Daily Monitor newspaper has carved out a prestigious place in the president’s heart as ‘the bad paper.’ High praise coming from the fountain of honour who regularly takes umbrage with the newspaper’s ‘Truth Everyday.’ The July 9 Daily Monitor article on the ICT report titled, ‘Report shows Ugandans very …
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