Tag Archives: Uganda

Uganda moves to the fourth spot due to strong data reporting standards, new environmental, social and governance incentives Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s overall score in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index increased by six points to 66 in 2022, moving the country up to fourth from sixth place …

Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  At least 21 primary school headteachers in Nakaseke district are in trouble for allegedly forging academic papers to obtain promotions. The headteachers are accused of forging Grade 111 certificates, degrees from universities, and certificates of registration from the Ministry of Education and Sports to gain …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The war of words between Sarah Babirye Kityo, the president of the Uganda Netball Federation, and Dr. Patrick Ogwel, the General Secretary of the National Council of Sports General is far from over. Kityo has made fresh allegations accusing Ogwel of asking for kickbacks whenever disbursing funds to facilitate …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A government driver who damaged a student’s suitcase at Buddo Secondary School has been directed to report to police as investigations of misconduct against him start. The directive follows a public outcry about the driver of a government vehicle registration UG-0915Z which reportedly damaged …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | “Market Women” are the ubiquitous vendors who populate local markets throughout Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa. In many ways, they are the lifeblood of most African economies. In Uganda, the “informal sector” accounts for 75% of the total working population, and in many ways …

Salva Kiir hails Museveni, as Pope’s Pilgrimage of Peace ends. Pope says “Be the light that shines in the darkness” Juba,  South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Salva Kiir has expressed deep gratitude to President Yoweri Museveni who he described as “an elder brother who has never let him …

Los Angeles, USA | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2023 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 65th GRAMMY Awards, will air live on Sunday, Feb. 5, from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Below was the complete list of the nominees for the 2023 GRAMMYs.  Uganda’s Kenzo is a nominee for prize number 57. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports is yet to address the irregularities and loopholes in the national selection and placement process. In the past, parents and students used to have high expectations for the selection process, hoping to be admitted to secondary schools …

Experts reveal how Back-to-School medical exams are degenerating into money-making racket   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  As suppliers of school materials are busy raking in money from shoppers in last-minute shopping for children who return to school on Monday, health workers have also found themselves ‘drafted’ into the cash …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Richard Byarugaba has appealed to parliament’s select committee investigating operations of the entity to have him re-appointed as the inquiry goes on. Byarugaba was on Friday appearing before the select committee to respond to …