KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) City Hall Court, once notorious for its unpleasant environment and disorderly setting, has transformed remarkably, improving order and efficiency. A visit by Our Reporter revealed that the once overwhelming stench, a major concern for court users and visitors, has …
Read More »Uganda’s Commonwealth Games gold medalist Chesang confirmed for London Marathon
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Stella Chesang has been confirmed to take part in the TCS London Marathon 2025 slated for April 27. Dominic Otuchet, President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), told Xinhua on Monday, “We have now confirmed both Jacob Kiplimo for the men’s and Chesang for …
Read More »Nigerian footballer Lawal dies in road accident in Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Nigerian forward Abubakar Lawal, who plies his trade with Uganda Premier League side Vipers Sports Club, died in a traffic accident in Uganda on Monday. The 29-year-old Lawal was reportedly heading to the club’s training ground at St. Mary’s Stadium in Entebbe, Central Region of …
Read More »Uganda Breweries donates investments worth shs30m to empower Luzira youth and women
Port Bell, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has today donated items worth UGX 30M to the Luzira Youth and Women community. The donation includes 400 plastic chairs, 10 tables, 2 portable mini-sound systems, and 4-fifty-seater tents which will serve as revenue-generating assets through hire towards community development initiatives. …
Read More »Anti-Counterfeit Network unveils Bleep App to combat counterfeit trade in Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | Despite ongoing efforts to curb counterfeit trade in Uganda, significant progress remains elusive due to regulatory bodies’ limited manpower and a lack of consumer awareness. In response to these challenges, the Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN) has launched the Bleep App, a digital platform designed to …
Read More »Uganda hosts boat race, using plastic waste to fight water pollution
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda held a recycled plastic boat race on Saturday as part of ongoing efforts to combat water pollution. The event took place on Lake Victoria near Wakiso District in central Uganda, attracting participants from primary and secondary schools located around the water body. Romina Wilke …
Read More »Uganda’s BPO policy; the key to global reach
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s BPO industry stands for significant growth. Having established a dedicated policy framework, the country now has the opportunity to capitalize on its inherent advantages. By analysing the strategies of global BPO powerhouses, Uganda can identify the critical steps needed to bridge the gap …
Read More »Museveni challenges youth to embrace vocational skills
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has challenged the youth to embrace technical and vocational education to fight unemployment. Museveni notes that the government opened doors for the private sector and is now attracting investors who have a high demand for skilled persons. Museveni’s message was …
Read More »CDF Muhoozi threatens to arrest CID boss Tom Magambo
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces-CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said he is going to arrest the Director of Criminal Investigations in the Uganda Police Tom Magambo. In a series of tweets, which he has since deleted, Muhoozi said, the arrest will not stop at …
Read More »NUP to assess raid on headquarters, leadership school
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) is assessing the recent raid on their offices by joint security operatives. On Thursday and Friday, a search was conducted by joint security forces comprising of the police, army and joint anti-terrorism task office. The security …
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