HOIMA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The oil and gas sector over the weekend got a vote of confidence from Alpha MBM with the signing of an implementation agreement for a green refinery in the Albertine Graben. The Uganda Refinery project is estimated to cost around US$ 4 billion or …
Read More »What’s next for S. Korea after Yoon removed from office
SEOUL, S. Korea | Xinhua | South Korea’s constitutional court on Friday upheld a motion by the National Assembly to impeach the country’s president Yoon Suk-yeol over his short-lived martial law imposition. The conservative leader officially lost all presidential power, becoming the country’s second sitting president to be forcibly removed …
Read More »Museveni ends visit to South Sudan
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni ended a two-day visit to South Sudan on Friday aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and de-escalating political tensions in South Sudan. Museveni, who arrived in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, on Thursday, held talks with his South Sudanese counterpart …
Read More »PREMIER LEAGUE: 5 reasons to stream this week’s action
LONDON, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | With some mouthwatering football action waiting for you, here are five reasons to stream the Premier League action this weekend. Arsenal to come unstuck at the Toffees? The weekend’s action gets going at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon with a clash between Everton and …
Read More »President Kiir assures Museveni of commitment to 2018 peace agreement
KHARTOUM, SOUTH SUDAN | THE INDEPENDENT | South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit has assured President Museveni of his commitment to implementing the revitalized peace agreement signed in 2018 that ended the fighting in that country. In a statement issued by the Ugandan Presidential Press unit, Kiir said he doesn’t …
Read More »Arua welcomes new Airtel network sites aimed at accelerating digital transformation in the West Nile region
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has today reinforced its commitment to providing superior network connectivity by commissioning seven new network sites in Arua Municipality. This expansion is part of Airtel’s continued investment in enhancing network coverage and ensuring a brilliant digital experience for its customers in the …
Read More »Serie A: Inter Milan, Napoli and Atalanta to continue their race for the Scudetto this weekend
MADRID, SPAIN | THE INDEPENDENT | A battle between Roma and Juventus headlined Matchday 31 in Serie A, while Inter Milan, Napoli and Atalanta will continue their race for the Scudetto. Roma will welcome Juventus to the Stadio Olimpico for a match which will help shape qualification for next season’s …
Read More »Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid La Liga title chasing to continue this weekend
MADRID, SPAIN | THE INDEPENDENT | The title-chasing trio of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will continue their battle for glory in La Liga. With the next LaLiga game week on the horizon, Valencia have been bolstered by the showings of Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq in the last few weeks as …
Read More »KCB Bank Uganda Leads the Charge in Health and Fitness as Kyambogo Ultra Challenge Run’s main sponsor
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda, a leading regional financial institution, is proud to announce its participation as the main sponsor of the Kyambogo Ultra Challenge Run, continuing its commitment to improving the health of Ugandans through sports. This year’s event, scheduled for 3rd May 2025, will …
Read More »Uganda Airlines leads community clean-up in Entebbe to enhance aviation safety
ENTEBBE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to promote environmental conservation and enhance aviation safety, Uganda Airlines has launched a community clean-up initiative in Kigungu, Entebbe. The airline conducted its first clean-up last weekend as part of its broader Flight Path Sustainability Project, aimed at mitigating bird strikes at …
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