Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PureBorn has strengthened its presence in Uganda by naming a team of brand ambassadors. The brand ambassadors that include philanthropist, model and socialite Judith Allen Heard, are mothers of mostly nappy wearing babies who will create content tailor made to engage and learn more about PureBorn. …
Read More »ACCIDENTS: More Ugandans are yet to die
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | It is now close to a month since over 21 people died in a bus accident that took place a few kilometers on Fort Portal Mubende Road. While there have been variations on the possible cause of this 4th May 2022 accident, it is undisputed that …
Read More »Eight traders arrested in Tanzania for smuggling gold
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | XINHUA | Eight traders have been arrested in Tanzania’s northwestern region of Geita in connection with smuggling out of the country an unspecified amount of gold, an official said on Sunday. Doto Biteko, the Minister for Minerals, announced the arrest of the eight traders in …
Read More »Education Ministry to regulate price, quality of sanitary pads
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports is working on a National Menstrual Hygiene Plan to regulate the price and quality of sanitary pads. Currently, the price of disposable sanitary towels ranges between 3,500 and 7,000 shillings for popular brands like Always. Rosette Nanyanzi, the …
Read More »Kigezi celebrates consecration of Bishop Gaddie Akanjuna
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna has been consecrated as the 6th Bishop of Kigezi Diocese. Akanjuna was elected in February by the House of Bishops to replace Rt. Rev. Eng. George Bagamuhunda, announced last year that he will retire early from active Church Service …
Read More »Professors say Makerere PhDs must prove themselves in society
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | During Makerere University’s week-long 72nd graduation ceremony, over 100 docrate degrees were conferred upon students from several disciplines. Experts expect the doctoral graduates to bring new innovations and ideas “to the table” if they are to be recognized. Dr Anthony Tibaingana, a lecturer at …
Read More »Top Makerere veterinary medicine graduates get sh15m excellence award
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The top three Makerere University Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine graduates this week received a sh15m cash prize, courtesy of the Norbrook sponsored Golden Excellence Academic Award (GEAA). The award, presented at Makerere’s 72nd graduation ceremony, is a result of the collaboration between Uganda Veterinary Association, College of …
Read More »VAT: Supermarkets fail to remit billions to URA
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA has revealed that Value Added Tax (VAT) of more than sh40 billion has not been remitted by different retail businesses since the electronic fiscal receipt invoicing system -EFRIS system was instituted. In the bid to maximize tax mobilization in the …
Read More »Afriland: Did BOU underestimate the bank’s challenges?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Afriland First Bank Uganda will go into Uganda’s history books as the first commercial bank to voluntarily close shop and quit the market. The move by the shareholders of the bank also makes it the shortest journey of a business entity in Uganda’s banking …
Read More »Medical fraternity mourns doctor killed in Nakawa boda accident
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The medical fraternity in Kampala is mourning the death Dr Emmeline Bagonza, a specialist in primary care, preventive medicine and community medicine. Dr, Bagonza died in a road accident on Friday evening. At the time of her death, the renowned physician was attached …
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