Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner Anderson Burora has been arrested and is currently detained at Kira Division Police Station. He was picked at midnight from his home. Burora was in mid-March suspended from office for alleged continued violation of the Uganda Public Service standing …
Read More »Rotarians in Uganda raise over Shs2 billion to support local communities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rotary Uganda has launched a new mobile money platform to increase their contribution and impact in the communities. In the year ending 30th June 2024, Rotarians in Uganda raised nearly Shs2.5 billion (USD645,000) to support Rotary’s work in local communities all over the world. This …
Read More »Coca-Cola Uganda elevates its distribution network to reach all corners of the country
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A network of Official Coca-Cola Distributors (OCCDs) have been hailed for helping to ensure that Coca-Cola products reach Ugandans efficiently in every corner of the country. Abebe Melkamu, the General Manager at CCBU, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa said on July 1, …
Read More »Health ministry and ICHAD to conduct research on poverty, mental health
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health (MOH) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global NGO ICHAD to carry out research that addresses the financial, mental health, and educational needs of families and children affected by among others the HIV/AIDs epidemic. According to Fred …
Read More »China prepares for reform-themed plenum on July 15-18
BEIJING | Xinhua | The Communist Party of China (CPC) will convene the third plenary session of its 20th central committee on July 15 in Beijing. The plenum, which will primarily examine issues related to further comprehensively deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization, will last until July 18, according to …
Read More »Hearing of a record 25 criminal appeals underway at Kabale High Court
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has commenced hearing 25 criminal appeals at Kabale High Court. Among the cases are, 15 for murder, 7 for aggravated defilement, 2 for rape, 1 for robbery, and 1 for manslaughter. This is the second time the court is sitting in the …
Read More »Stanbic Bank and Liberty Insurance offer Gayaza Archdeaconry 400 bags of cement
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an effort to foster community development and support, Stanbic Bank Uganda and Liberty Insurance Uganda have together contributed 400 bags of cement to the redevelopment of St Andrew’s Archdeacon Church of Uganda, Gayaza. This initiative is part of a broader commitment by Stanbic …
Read More »CoRSU opens new facility to ease pressure in public orthopedic departments
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CoRSU rehabilitation hospital has opened a new 1.8million Euro facility that is set to double the cases handled at the facility annually. Currently, the hospital handles 29,000 patients in its outpatient department of which 12,000 are offered rehabilitation services. Speaking to URN shortly after …
Read More »Archbishop Ssemogerere urges clergy not to promise miracles
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere has urged Christians and clergy not to go to religious shrines seeking and preaching miracles or else they derail the faith of believers. Delivering a sermon at Kiwamirembe Mother Mary Shrine, where he led mass to celebrate the …
Read More »Uganda in top 10 African countries that attracted most FDI in 2023
While the clean energy sector draws significant global foreign investment to Africa, particularly green hydrogen, solar, wind, and battery manufacturing, this is not Africa’s only drawcard. Rapid economic growth and a fast-growing, youthful population are also driving investment in the continent. Here, bird story agency looks at the 10 countries …
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