Job Title: Mechanic Role Definition: The Mechanic will perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all plant and equipment. In addition the mechanic will be responsible for completing daily maintenance and repair logs, maintaining and securing work tools, examining vehicles/plant to determine extent of damage or malfunctions and performing routine and …
Read More »JOBS: UNRA Research Fellow
Job Title: Research Fellow Role Definition: Research Fellow will be responsible for undertaking Research and Development in innovative approaches and technologies in roads and bridges construction and maintenance. The Fellow will be responsible for envisioning and engaging in high quality research on road and bridge design, construction and maintenance resulting into …
Read More »JOBS: UNRA Risk Management Officer
Job Title: Risk Management Officer- Business Continuity Reports to: Manager Risk Job Summary: The Risk Management Officer – Business Continuity will be responsible for ensuring Continuity in UNRA’s business processes before, during and after sudden occurrences that can cause damage to UNRA Operations. The Officer will also be responsible for the implementation And …
Read More »Rwanda calls off second ‘border closure’ meeting
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The second meeting between Uganda and Rwanda to address rising tension between the two countries and the border closure, has been called off indefinitely. According to the Uganda government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo, the meeting was called off at the request of Kigali. He said …
Read More »Okwi hits crossbar as Uganda Cranes settle for draw
⚽ AFCON 2021 qualifying result ⏺ Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 0 Uganda Cranes 🇺🇬 0 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | THE INDEPENDENT & CAF-ONLINE | The Johnathan McKinstry era as Uganda Cranes coach started Wednesday with a precious draw away from home to Burkina Faso. The home side was constantly in attack but their …
Read More »dfcu’s new solution to the housing deficit
dfcu bank is one of the top financial institutions in Uganda offering home loans. Barbara Asiimwe has worked with the bank for close to 8 years, and currently heads its home unit. She spoke to The Independent’s Julius Businge about this topic. What is your general assessment about the …
Read More »PROTEST NOTE: New low in Uganda-Rwanda relations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has conveyed to Rwanda her serious concern regarding an incident of murder of her nationals that occurred on Rwandan territory last week. A protest note has been delivered to Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Maj. Gen. Frank Mugambage, by Ambassador Patrick Mugoy, Permanent Secretary …
Read More »FUFA charters Uganda Airlines to Ouagadougou
✳ AFCON 2021 qualifying ⏺ Wednesday 10pm – Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 vs Uganda Cranes 🇺🇬 ⏺ Nov. 17, 2019 – Uganda Cranes 🇺🇬 vs Malawi Flames 🇲🇼 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | THE INDEPENDENT & AFP | New Uganda Cranes coach Johnathan McKinstry can count himself a very lucky man. His …
Read More »Cuban doctors are ready and waiting for Uganda
Antonio Luis Pubillones, the Cuban Ambassador to Uganda talked to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke about the steady Cuba-Uganda relations and the resilience of the Cuban people amidst a 60-year U.S. economic blockade. You have been living and working in Uganda for almost four years. What has been your impression? I …
Read More »Vivo Energy expansion
What is in for clients, government when fuel price is going up? Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Vivo Energy, the company that distributes and markets Shell and Engen branded fuels and lubricants to retail and commercial customers in Africa has expanded its countrywide network by adding 16 new service …
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