Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The private sector in Uganda views the statement on sanctions made by the West against Uganda as a barrier that will be overcome. The latest statements came from the US government in form of an advisory to its business people doing business in Uganda, …
Read More »Peaceful, cooperative US-China relationship essential for world, says Kissinger
New York, US | Xinhua | “A peaceful relationship, a cooperative relationship between the U.S. and China is essential for peace and progress of the world,” said former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Henry A. Kissinger on Tuesday. “I’m confident all of you here agree that peace and progress between …
Read More »Inspector of Police in West Nile set free after facing allegations of aggravated defilement
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Inspector of Police (IP) Thomas Otim, the head of the Professional Standards Unit in the West Nile Region has been released from detention because of insufficient evidence implicating him in allegations of aggravated defilement. Otim was locked up at The Arua Central Police Station …
Read More »Jinja Pastor convicted of forgery
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja High Court has convicted Daniel Muwanga, the pastor of Rock Base Church in Jinja City Southern Division on two counts of forgery and uttering false documents. He was found guilty by Lady Justice Winifred Nabisinde who fined him Shillings 2 million. Muwanga was charged …
Read More »Entebbe Golf Open bags Sh100M from Stanbic Bank
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank has announced a three-year sponsorship package worth UGX 100 million which will see the return of the popular Entebbe Golf Open last held before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the lender’s executives said on Oct.24 in Kampala. In return, the lender …
Read More »Sarah Short, sign language interpeters put Bell Obafest in new light
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bell Lager ObaFest that was held last Sunday at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo was a beer festival of many firsts – including being deliberate about making the festival welcoming and accessible to persons with disabilities. The brand partnered with Light For The World – …
Read More »EFC Uganda closes service centers to streamline its services
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | EFC Uganda has embarked on the process of closing down five of its business service centers, a move that the company said would streamline business processes while leveraging on partnerships in the banking sector, a media statement dated Oct.24 reads in part. EFC …
Read More »Rugumayo shows intent, takes charge at Uganda Golf Open
🔴 LEADERBOARD Uganda Golf ⛳ Open ✳ Ronald Rugumayo 🇺🇬 67 (-5) ✳ Celestin Nsanzuwera 🇷🇼 69 (-3) ✳ David Kamulindwa 🇺🇬 69 (-3) Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Ronald Rugumayo has bemoaned the failure of a Ugandan to win the professional event at the Uganda Golf Open in 8 …
Read More »Roke Telkom boosts children with cancer in Mbarara City
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roke Telkom has extended material support worth shs7 million to 18 children living with cancer, at the Bless a Child Foundation in Mbarara City, as part of the company’s Roke Gives Back corporate social responsibility initiative. The company handed over items including; a wheel …
Read More »PSG reboot: 1xBet reveals the French club’s prospects for the new season
For more than a century, French cinema created many masterpieces. A relatively young football club, Paris Saint-Germain, performed a great sports show, but now they have entered the reset phase. The 1xBet betting company is trying to look into the future and evaluate the team’s capabilities in the new season. …
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