Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & ISMAEL KIYONGA | So many stories are told of what happens when sportspersons retire from their childhood passion; very little is actually done to change the story and bring back a smile to legends who gave their all to bring joy to their country. Instead, they …
Read More »Big names, more partners endorse 2025 Legends Marathon
Kampala, Uganda | ISMAEL KIYONGA – Kawowo Sports | The second edition of the Legends Marathon scheduled for April 13 has received endorsement from some of the biggest names in Uganda sports. On Thursday as it was launched, legends that included among others Mujib Kasule, former KCCA captain, Ganzi …
Read More »Abakyala ku Ntiiko brings joy to women in Eastern Uganda, next is Lira
Financial literacy and business growth: Key Lessons from Equity Bank’s ‘Abakyala ku Ntiiko’ Iganga Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant step to empower women entrepreneurs in Eastern Uganda, Equity Bank last week engaged with hundreds of small-scale and micro-business owners in Busoga subregion. “Equity bank’s support has …
Read More »Koboko Anglicans still waiting for Museveni pledge for construction of Nyangilia church
KOBOKO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Koboko district and the Anglican Church have appealed to President Museveni to fulfil a pledge of 1.1 billion Shillings, which he made towards the roofing of Nyangilia Church. In 2020 during his Presidential campaign tour in Koboko the President was tasked …
Read More »EACOP donates dignity hampers to schools across the pipeline route
HOIMA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, the company leading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline together with Malaika have partnered to provide dignity hampers to 1,000 schoolgirls in the districts of Hoima, Kikuube, Kakumiro, Mubende and Kyankwanzi as part of its …
Read More »Father demands answers after Mezo Noir Bar tragedy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The father of 23-year-old Martha Ahumuza, who collapsed at Mezo Noir bar in Kololo and later died at Kampala hospital has vowed to do everything with his means to know who killed his daughter. Seth Murari, the National Sports and Games Coordinator at Office of …
Read More »Deputy Speaker warns against sectarianism based on religion
KANUNGU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has cautioned people against sectarianism based on religion. While speaking at the installation of Dr Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of Information and National Guidance, as the second Chancellor of Great Lake University in Kanungu district …
Read More »MPOX: Kitgum reports 12 suspected cases in children
KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | 12 suspected cases of MPOX have been reported in children in Namokora Town Council, Kitgum District. According to Titus Komakech, the Surveillance focal person, the children, ranging from 3-9 years, are from two schools, St Kizito and St Paul Nursery and Primary schools in …
Read More »Five arrested over death of Seeta High School teacher
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mukono have arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of Seeta High School Teacher. The deceased has been identified as Oloya Ivan, a 30-year-old teacher at Seeta High School, Mbalala Campus. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango says that Oloya was …
Read More »Entebbe workshop targets sustainable inland fisheries
ENTEBBE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | To strengthen sustainable inland fisheries through integrated water resource management (IWRM), the Second Global Workshop on IWRM and Inland Fisheries was held in Entebbe, Uganda. from March 18 to 20, 2025. Organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with the Ugandan …
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