KAMPALA | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 2,160 doses of Ebola trial vaccine to Uganda to evaluate the efficacy of the vaccine in combating the virus which in the recent outbreak has killed a health worker in Kampala, the country’s capital. WHO is working with Uganda’s …
Read More »PLE: Arua School registers first grade after decades
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lazebu Primary School in Arua District has finally registered its first grade in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) 76 years since it was established in 1948. Last year, the school presented 53 candidates for the national exams, including 43 males and 10 females. Out of …
Read More »Uganda takes on England, South Africa in Vitality Netball Nations Cup
TODAY 1 February 17:00 (6pm Uganda time): South Africa v Uganda – LIVE on SuperSport Events 19:00: England v Malawi – LIVE on SuperSport Events
Sunday 2 February 16:00: Malawi v Uganda – LIVE on SuperSport Events 18:00: England v South Africa – LIVE on SuperSport Events
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Airtel Uganda celebrates PLE results at four adopted schools
Airtel supports education initiatives, fostering a brighter future for Ugandan children Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results were recently released in Uganda, Airtel Uganda is celebrating the exceptional performance of students from its adopted schools. The telecommunications company has been supporting education initiatives …
Read More »Verbatim: Museveni on Supreme Court ruling
Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. Greetings. I have just come back from wonderful inspection trips for wealth creation in Busoga and Lango. It is wonderful to see our village People waking up and using the Sh. 1million of PDM and the Emyooga money to join the money economy with ekibaro …
Read More »Supreme Court recommendations for military court reforms
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has proposed eight significant recommendations to the Executive and Parliament, aiming to reform the military court system in Uganda. The reforms arise from a long-awaited judgment in the unsuccessful appeal filed by Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, …
Read More »Ikon Awards 2025 unveils nominees
🟥 The 22 categories Best Film
Best Director
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Director of Photography
Best Screenplay
Best Sound
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KACITA wants total review of Digital Number Plates project
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has asked the government to review the process of issuing digital number plates. Through the Ministry of Works and Transport together with the Ministry of Security, in 2023 the government embarked on a 10-year deal to install digital …
Read More »Kabaziguruka: Supreme Court judgement a win for all Ugandans
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Nakawa MP, Michael Kabaziguruka, has said that the Supreme Court judgement is a win for all Ugandans. In 2016, Kabaziguruka was arrested and charged in the General Court Martial for crimes related to illegal possession of firearms and conspiring against the security of …
Read More »Uganda Baati, Crestanks discuss strategic partnership for rainwater harvesting
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to strengthen stakeholder relations and promote sustainable water solutions, Uganda Baati Limited held a strategic meeting with Ajay Jain, general manager of Crestanks Limited, at the company’s head offices on Jan.29. The discussions focused on forming a strategic partnership aimed at raising …
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