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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB has issued a final call for students wishing to register for this year’s examinations across different levels. In a statement to the press issued on Wednesday, Jennifer Kalule, UNEB’s spokesperson, emphasized that parents, schools, and candidates have until June …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators from the Acholi Sub-region have asked entrepreneurs in Northern Uganda to tap business opportunities ahead of the regional Parliamentary sitting in Gulu City. Parliament is set to hold outreach sittings covering the four traditional regions of Uganda which include; the North, Eastern, Western, …

Nakivale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world marks World Refugee Day, the story is told in Uganda of the transformation of many lives at Nakivale refugee camp. One of many with a story that gives hope to many, is Abel Rwabendaire. He fled the civil war in DR Congo …

120 couriers benefit from three day program that included road safety, customer care and financial management Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Leading multi-category app, Glovo has successfully concluded its highly anticipated 3-Day Courier Program, a series of events focused on the growth, development, and recognition of its couriers. The …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The unending insurgency in the Democratic Republic of Congo has forced the UPDF to further develop their maritime capacity by equipping the team with sea vessel navigation. The first cohort of the twenty men of the UPDF who were trained for six months were passed …

Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five  private security guards have been arrested for allegedly attempting to shoot at State Minister for Minerals, Phiona Nyamutoro. The minister was accompanied by Agnes Alaba , the Acting Commissioner for mines and mineral. The incident reportedly happened at Butare, Katojo town council, Rubanda district …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A program that aims at enhancing early-grade reading has been unveiled by ChildFund in a move to combat what is perceived as a reading crisis majorly in public schools. Uganda is battling a significant challenge of school children who struggle with reading. For instance, in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights Commission has expressed worry about failure by the Uganda Police to tackle case of torture. The commission says the failure has contributed to a troubling pattern of torturers going free. Crispin Kaheru, a member of the commission says the lack of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Calls for the government to provide free and compulsory pre-primary education are intensifying, with different players from various sectors highlighting the critical need for early childhood education. A recent study report titled “Lay A Strong Foundation for All Children” has prompted a renewed call for …

Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is panic among parents and leaders following a decision by Nakaseke district Authorities to withdraw teachers that they had deployed in community schools. The affected community schools are Bwerampindi, Mityomere, Ngando, Lukumbi, Kimotozi, Natigi, Bulyamusenyu, Butalangu, Keshande, Sekabusolo and Kirangazi primary schools. They were …