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Although the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, officially launched the implementation of sub-county policing six weeks ago, many challenges have already been witnessed, including leaving greater Kampala, which is a crime-prone area with only half of the 13,000 personnel it has been having. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | …

    Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Government Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria has opened up on her struggles to find jobs of her choice in the country despite applying for numerous positions. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview over the weekend from …

  Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the nation’s largest lender by assets, revenue, and deposits, the lender said in a statement issued today – March 3. His appointment was first announced in December of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has vowed to clear the half a trillion hhillings owed to contractors under the Ministry of Works and Transport, before the end of this year. The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, says these monies will be cleared over …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has announced the appointment of Hope Lorna Nakhayenze as its new Chief Risk Officer, effective 1st March 2025.  The Bank stated that in this role, she would be responsible for overseeing risk management under the direction of the Board Risk Committee. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The highly anticipated 9th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025 and the “Tell Your Story – Explore Uganda” campaign has been launched in Kampala this week. This premier tourism and travel trade show will take place from 21st to 24th May …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Dan Nabudere Memorial Institute in Buyobo Sub County in Sironko District, is facing challenges of insufficient staff, which has significantly affected its service delivery. The institution, which was founded in 2023 with a vision to address youth unemployment in the Bugisu region, was granted …

Santa Akello, a farmer in Lapono, said the machine had given them hope that they would eliminate the expense of transporting their sunflower produce to Lira, about 109 kilometres away, for processing.   Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of farmers in Agago district are worried about the possibility of …

WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will lay off 1,600 employees in the United States and place the majority of the remaining staff on administrative leave, the agency said Sunday. “As of 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, all USAID …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | BrighterMonday Uganda has announced a strategic partnership with the ICT Innovation Hub to enhance soft skills and digital literacy among job seekers and professionals. The collaboration addresses the growing demand for well-rounded professionals by equipping individuals with the essential competencies needed to thrive in …