LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | In the wake of President Joe Biden’s shaky performance during a recent presidential debate, a rift has emerged among Hollywood’s elite regarding his continued candidacy. While many of Biden’s celebrity backers continue their support, some previously fervent supporters, like Damon Lindelof and Barry Diller, have …
Read More »Eritrean murdered in Kabalagala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kabalagala have arrested two Eritrean nationals on allegations of murdering their colleague during a bar brawl. The deceased, Hannibal Tewelde, aged 30, an Eritrean national and refugee resident of Lukuli zone in Makindye Division, was killed in Kabalagala on Monday evening. Kampala …
Read More »Lawyer petitions, wants mandamus order on extension of LCs term
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A lawyer in Mbarara, James Owebeyi has petitioned the Mbarara High Court demanding a judicial review against the extension of the term of office for the village chairpersons. The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi recently extended the term of office for LCI and …
Read More »Tayebwa calls for free educational websites
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has emphasised the importance of making educational websites accessible to all children, especially in rural areas. Tayebwa made the remarks at the launch of the CanalBox – Group Vivendi Africa (GVA) Uganda, an internet service provider that targets to …
Read More »KABONERO: Uganda and her neighbors must always be prepared for any oil spill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move to bolster regional environmental safety and fortify its oil and gas sector, Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Head of Regional Economic Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met today with a delegation from the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), led by …
Read More »Lawyers site gaps in testimonies in ongoing Katanga murder trial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The trial of Molly Katanga, a widow who is accused of murdering her husband Henry Katanga has continued for the second day, with the prosecution presenting its third and fourth witnesses in the matter. Katanga died on November 2, 2023, in what prosecutors said …
Read More »Coca-Cola Beverages new production line drives growth in region
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages is reaping from setting up Africa’s fastest plastic bottle production line in its East Africa operations. It has a capacity of 67,000 bottles per hour and equipped with state-of-the-art technology such as robotic arms and automated fillers and is now driving efficiency …
Read More »Ecobank unveils ‘KUBA DABO DABO’ for credit and investment access
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda has unveiled the “KUBA DABO DABO” consumer banking promotion, which is “Double Your Benefits” initiative. This innovative initiative offers comprehensive financial solutions to empower customers and fuel their financial growth. Customers applying for a Personal Loan can also get a Salary Advance …
Read More »China beefs up computing power as new economic catalyst
BEIJING | Xinhua | Amid the global race to build artificial general intelligence, the development of stronger computing power has become a major focal point of China’s strategic initiatives, driven by the needs of a booming digital economy and innovations in large language models. Data revealed at the Global Digital …
Read More »Seninde hails PLU for joining Museveni celebrations, plans countrywide tour
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobilization team plans to hold celebrations across Uganda to honor President Yoweri Museveni’s political legacy. Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde, the NRM director for mobilization, announced this while thanking attendees and supporters of the inaugural event on July 5, 2024, at …
Read More »