Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB has issued a final call for students wishing to register for this year’s examinations across different levels. In a statement to the press issued on Wednesday, Jennifer Kalule, UNEB’s spokesperson, emphasized that parents, schools, and candidates have until June …
Read More »The story of Abel Rwabendaire, World Refugee Day and Equity Bank
Nakivale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world marks World Refugee Day, the story is told in Uganda of the transformation of many lives at Nakivale refugee camp. One of many with a story that gives hope to many, is Abel Rwabendaire. He fled the civil war in DR Congo …
Read More »Glovo empowers couriers in three day program
120 couriers benefit from three day program that included road safety, customer care and financial management Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Leading multi-category app, Glovo has successfully concluded its highly anticipated 3-Day Courier Program, a series of events focused on the growth, development, and recognition of its couriers. The …
Read More »Centenary Bank offers sh200 million for 20th Masaza Cup
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank has recommitted its support towards the 2024 Masaza cup with a sponsorship package worth sh200 million shillings. The recommitment is in keeping with the bank’s pledge last year to support the tournament with UGX 600m over a three-year period. Speaking at the launch, …
Read More »Chief Justice Owiny Dollo to lead Tororo College OBs in grand fundraising dinner today
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Months of preparation and mobilisation by old boys of St Peter’s College Tororo climax today with a fundraising grand dinner tonight at Silver Springs Hotel in Kampala. Chief Justice Owiny Dollo, himself an old boy, is expected to be the chief guest at the …
Read More »Alcohol Industry Association meets Katikkiro ahead of Food and Beverages Exhibition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA) led by their Chairperson Jackie Tahakanizibwa have met the Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga at Mengo to discuss sector collaborations and areas of work. An organization that brings together the formal alcoholic beverages manufacturers, …
Read More »Uganda bankers chairman urges entities to embrace ESG
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businesses have been encouraged to embrace Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG) practices which are more than a regulatory requirement, but a strategic move towards enduring sustainability and resilience in a dynamic business environment. The call was made today by PostBank Uganda Managing Director who …
Read More »MTN ACE program phase 2 to receive Shs4.5bn
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN has announced a Shs4.5bn funding for its second phase of a youth-centered initiative dubbed the MTN ACE program. MTN executives said, the announcement follows the outstanding success of the initial phase and that MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, is the …
Read More »False Claims: LGBT Ugandans shut out from asylum by impostors
Uganda’s anti-homosexuality laws offer plentiful reasons for transgender, gay and other gender and sexual minorities to seek asylum abroad. But some heterosexual people have seen an easy ticket out for themselves. Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | In July 2015, Uganda didn’t feel safe for Ariana Mutomi. It …
Read More »Amina Atako wins sh10m in Daily Lotto
Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amina Atako, a 45-year-old single mother of six from Muni village, Arua District, took home a life-changing sh10,063,100 in the Uganda National Lottery draw (DAILY LOTTO) on Friday, June 14th, 2024. “I felt both joy and shock,” Amina expressed upon realizing her newfound fortune. She …
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