Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDNT | The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has granted a cash bail of one million shillings to the President of Uganda Netball Federation (UNF), Sarah Babirye Kityo who is facing charges of obtaining money by false pretense. Babirye on Wednesday evening was granted bail alongside her …
Read More »Accident claims three lives as YY Bus overturns in Kibuku
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people were killed in a tragic road accident that occurred at Saala village in Kibuku district along the Mbale-Tirinyi highway Wednesday night at 8:00 pm. The deceased have been identified as Mohammed Ntege, the bus driver and resident of Namakwekwe ward in the …
Read More »Regional business community call for open borders to curb food shortage
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dialogue between regional policymakers and business leaders has made a raft of proposals for the East African Community governments to avoid bouts of food insecurity like the recent ones. The East African region’s food insecurity is exacerbated by natural disasters, climate change, and …
Read More »Airtel unveils new ‘Reason to imagine’ brand campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has launched a new brand campaign focused on building a deeper emotional connection with Africa’s youth. The campaign includes a new strapline for Airtel Africa: ‘Reason to Imagine’. It is driven by the insight that in Africa, imagination is the only …
Read More »Kiplimo skips Rome meet, now targeting Oslo Diamond League
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance ae Jacob Kiplimo has withdrawn from the Rome Diamond League, just two weeks before the race. Kiplimo says, he was not prepared for it, although his management had registered him for the event which is scheduled for June 2, 2023, in Italy. …
Read More »Africa’s debt financing in the spotlight as Rwanda makes case
Rwanda’s successful Eurobond repayment serves as a reminder that there is resilience in African bond markets, despite the “perfect storm” of COVID-19, high inflation and trade disruptions SPECIAL FEATURE | BIRD AGENCY | In the face of economic challenges, Rwanda has achieved a significant milestone by successfully repaying its $400 …
Read More »Tororo security guard arrested for shooting colleague
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A security guard has been arrested and detained at Tororo Central Police Station for reportedly killing his colleague with a Gun. Moses Kedi, a guard attached to Saracen Uganda Limited, was arrested this morning, near the home of the Quarry Manager Tororo Cement in …
Read More »JUDICIARY: Judge’s driver must answer for his statements
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has indicated that Stanley Kisambira, a driver to Justice Godfrey Namundi, will have to answer for threatening the lives of people entrusted to him in his line of work. Kisambira a driver to Mbale High Court Judge Namundi released an audio clip, …
Read More »Wabwire remanded to Luzira for killing Indian money lender
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ivan Wabwire, a Police officer who is accused of killing an Indian money lender in Kampala has been sent to prison. Wabwire appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning, on charges of murder. The Court has heard that on May …
Read More »Absa partners with KCCA to support environmental sustainability, skilling and behaviour change
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today announced a partnership with the Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) focused on three areas of intervention, namely; supporting environmental sustainability, skilling of women & youth, and behavioural change communication. The partnership is intended to run for three years, and Absa …
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