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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotaLEnergies says it has so far completed the drilling of 47 wells under the Tilenga project in the Albertine Graben. Drilling operations on wells located in Bulisa and Nwoya districts started In July 2023. Some of the completed wells are located in the Murchison Falls …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Months of preparation and mobilisation by old boys of St Peter’s College Tororo climax today with a fundraising grand dinner tonight at Silver Springs Hotel in Kampala. Chief Justice Owiny Dollo, himself an old boy, is expected to be the chief guest at the …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa says the government plans to enter into a joint venture or partnership arrangement to operate the country’s national grid when Umeme Ltd’s  concession ends. Umeme Ltd, a private power distributor has been running a 20-year power …

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 21st, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Members of the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA) led by their Chairperson Jackie Tahakanizibwa have met the Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga at Mengo to discuss sector collaborations and areas of work. An organization that brings together the formal alcoholic beverages manufacturers, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Unity Platform-NUP leaders currently in parallel relations with the top leadership of their party has downplayed the possibility of quitting or forming a new political party. The main opposition party is currently embroiled in a sharp controversy that is threatening its …

KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 14 market vendors have perished in a road crash that occurred on Wednesday  afternoon at Bukya road, Namilyango village, in Mityana district. The deceased were moving on an Isuzu UBA 605A heading to Bukya market when the driver lost control. Superintendent of Police- SP …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businesses have been encouraged to embrace Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG) practices which are more than a regulatory requirement, but a strategic move towards enduring sustainability and resilience in a dynamic business environment. The call was made today by PostBank Uganda Managing Director who …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has urged financial institutions to create financial products that are in line with the protection of the environment, social support and transparency. The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi says this is because the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded the former Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital  Dr. Byarugaba Baterana Bonaventura  to Luzira prison on charges of abuse of office. He and six others are accused causing government a 6.3 billion shillings loss  in irregular  …