The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
COMMENT | Ansty Ezra Kalema | Philanthropy, derived from the Greek word “philanthropia” meaning love for mankind, is a powerful force that has the potential to transform societies and improve the lives of individuals across the globe. In its essence, philanthropy is not merely about financial contributions but encompasses a spirit …
Read More »Western statements regarding Navalny’s death unacceptable — Kremlin spokesman
CHELYABINSK | TASS | The Kremlin considers the statements regarding Alexey Navalny’s death that come from the West rabid and totally unacceptable, given that no information is available regarding the cause of death, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “There has been no information regarding the cause of death. Yet, such …
Read More »The Sabotage Movie Premiere: A film with a social cause
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The long-awaited premiere of Sabotage took place Feb.15 at the Century Cinemax Acacia Mall in an elegant affair attended by key players in Uganda’s arts industry, representatives from development organisations, celebrities, and film enthusiasts. Brought to life by Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) …
Read More »Easy Birdies academy eyes future golfers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Easy Birdies Golf Academy (EBGA) has stepped up a campaign to spread the game of golf among school going children in Kampala and Entebbe. Hannington Mpiima, the executive director of the academy, says interest in the game is growing among the young. Easy Birdies Golf …
Read More »Ugandan parliamentary committee calls for review of national refugee policy
KAMPALA | Xinhua | A parliamentary committee in Uganda on Thursday urged for a review of the country’s refugee policy as the East African country grapples with a growing population of refugees. The Committee on Equal Opportunities in its report to parliament said the rising numbers of refugees from neighboring …
Read More »Vlogger Kibedi remanded, faces cyber harassment charges
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vlogger Ronald Kibedi Cox has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of cyber harassment and insulting modesty of a woman. Kibedi on Thursday afternoon was arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief magistrates court before Grade One Magistrate Siena Owomugisha and he denied the …
Read More »UCE: 14,879 fail, to get chance to resit mid-year under old curriculum
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 14,879 candidates who sat their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations last year did not meet the minimum grade requirements, and have been advised to resit the examination. Given the fact that 2023 marked the final year of implementing the old …
Read More »More than 500 Entebbe families face eviction
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 500 families living on a piece of land located in Manyago Housing Estate in Manyago village in Katabi Town Council, Entebbe Municipality in Wakiso district say they are living in fear and risk being evicted after their land was leased out to …
Read More »Kenya raises 1.5 bln USD from Treasury bond amid high foreign investor demand
NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya raised a record 240.9 billion shillings (about 1.55 billion U.S. dollars) in its first infrastructure bond offer this year, said the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Wednesday evening, underlining increased investor confidence in the country’s debt market. The East African nation on Jan. 25 floated …
Read More »UPDF deny role in fighting in DR Congo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) has denied claims by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Wazalendo fighters that its soldiers are fighting alongside the March 23 Movement (M23). The Spokesperson of the Wazalendo Jules Mulumba on Tuesday released a statement on X formerly …
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