THIS WEEK: MTN Uganda wins DIAA Awards MTN Uganda took home five prizes at the Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) 2017 awards held at the Kampala Serena Hotel recently. The awards cemented MTN Uganda’s position as the number one telecommunications company in Uganda. The accolades that MTN Uganda scooped are; …
Read More »
THIS WEEK: USE unveils University Challenge Kampala, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Securities Exchange has unveiled the USE University Challenge in a bid to inculcate an investment culture among students in universities. The three month Challenge that will end in December seeks to give youth a platform to trade and …
Read More »
THIS WEEK: NSSF unveils $400million Lubowa housing project The National Social Security Fund broke the ground for the construction of 2,740 housing units on its 565 acres of land in Lubowo, a Kampala suburb. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony on Sept. 26, NSSF Managing Director, Richard Byarugaba, said the …
Read More »
Kampala, Uganda | FIBA BASKETBALL | City Oilers won their second straight FIBA Africa Zone 5 Clubs Championship trophy after seeing off Patriots of Rwanda 86-59 in the Final on Saturday. The victory saw the Ugandan side book a ticket to this year’s FIBA Africa Champions Cup which will take …
Read More »
THIS WEEK: Uganda Baati to train 600 roof technicians Kampala, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT |Uganda Baati, one of the country’s oldest roofing solutions provider, has unveiled a campaign dubbed the Fundi Club campaign that will see over 600 roof installers trained countrywide. George Arodi, the country manager said the firm decided …
Read More »
FT: Uganda ?? 0 Ghana ?? 0 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ghana Football Association has lodged a protest with world soccer governing body FIFA protesting the refereeing in their World Cup qualifier against Uganda Saturday. They are demanding a replay. The game ended in controversial fashion, as Ghana put the ball …
Read More »
FT: Uganda ?? 0 Ghana ?? 0 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes were held goalless by Ghana’s Black Stars in a Group E 2018 World Cup qualifier Saturday. Soccer governing body FUFA had promised each player a bonus of $3000 (SH10.8m) for victory, but Ghana Black Stars matched the hosts for most …
Read More »
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: Uganda ?? vs Ghana ?? 4pm Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & AFP | With Egypt two points clear at the top in Group E, Saturday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier is a must-win for both Uganda Cranes and Ghana’s Black Stars. The Ugandans have the better chance of staying in contention, …
Read More »
FINAL SATURDAY 7pm: City Oilers ?? vs Patriots ?? Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pre-tournament favourites City Oilers of Uganda and Patriots from Rwanda will contest Saturday’s final of the FIBA Africa Zone 5 Club Basketball Championships at Lugogo. Patriots silenced the partisan Ugandan crowd at Lugogo by snatching a …
Read More »
Kampala, Uganda | PPU | President Yoweri Museveni has said that there is no better place for tourism in the world than Uganda. The President made the remarks at the Uganda Giants’ Club Conservation and Tourism Investment Forum that took place at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa Hotel …
Read More »
The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price