Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament was shocked to hear that over 2000 teachers remain undeployed. The matter first came to light during the recent Teachers Day celebration. Minister of State for Education and Sports (Primary Education), Dr Joyce Moriku said in parliament after the matter came up in a …
Read More »Uganda Cranes start post-Micho era today against Mali
Bamako, Mali | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes start the post-Micho era today with an international friendly match with Mali during the FIFA international break at Stade du Mars in Bamako. FUFA terminated Cranes Coach Milutin Sredojević Micho’s contract last month following a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in …
Read More »UPDF Corporal gets life sentence for murder and attempted murder
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mountain Division Field Court Martial sitting at the division headquarters in Muhoti – Fort Portal City has sentenced UPDF Corporal Peter Avugo Lomuro to life imprisonment on two counts of murder and attempted murder. The court martial chaired by Lt. Col. Benon Besigye sentenced Avugo …
Read More »MPs divided over prayer breakfast at State House
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators from across the political spectrum have expressed their unease regarding Parliament’s decision to convene the 32nd National Prayer Breakfast scheduled for October 8, 2023, at State House, Entebbe. This year’s National Prayer Breakfast will be held under the theme, ‘Fear not, repent, and …
Read More »Arsenal fans battling stomach complications after celebratory meal
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Many of over 400 supporters of the English Premier League side Arsenal in Amuru district are yet to recover from stomach upsets after consuming food suspected to have been laced with poison. The affected fans experienced severe stomach pains and diarrhea shortly after eating …
Read More »Nagelsmann takes over as Germany head coach
Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | After the dismissal of Hansi Flick, former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann has been appointed as the new head coach of the German national team, the German FA (DFB) announced in an official press conference on Friday. The 36-year-old former Hoffenheim, Leipzig and Bayern coach has …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Fate of students who fail, miss UCE exams remains uncertain
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | There is uncertainty regarding the fate of students who will fail the examinations or do not turn up for this year’s Uganda Certificate of Education- UCE Exams. This is as the Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB prepares to administer final examinations under the phasing out …
Read More »Katonga bridge opened for buses
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katonga bridge has finally been opened for buses after four months closure for heavier vehicles after the Katonga River burst its banks. “It has been established that the bridge can withstand loading up to 30 tonnes,” said UNRA in a statement on Monday. “As …
Read More »Ngonge celebrate victory in Airtel – BIKA tournament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2023 Airtel – BIKA Tournament climaxed at Wankulukuku Stadium with Ngonge winning the 2023 championship on Saturday. Ngonge Clan attained the title after defeating Mbogo Clan with a 2- 0 win in football while in netball, Ngeye won with 37 points against Nyonyi’s 36 …
Read More »Four dead after Toyota Hiace crashes into stationary truck in Nakasongola
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four people were killed in an accident along the Kampala-Gulu highway in Nakasongola District on Monday evening. The accident occurred in Kyankonwa village in Katuugo town council when a Toyota Hiace registration number UAM 930P collided with a stationary truck registration number UBB 736C. …
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