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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan female athletes have asked the Uganda Athletics Federation to train and recruit more female coaches.  Currently, there is one national female coach, Grace Chesang. Peruth Chemutai, the 2024 Paris silver medalist in the 3000-meter steeplechase, expresses a need to have more female coaches to specifically …

Dr Tumubweine Twinemanzi, noted that the number of Ugandans saving had grown from 54% In 2018 to 60% in 2024. However, savings that are not invested come to naught. Kampala, Uganda | LYDIA MIREMBE | On October 31st, stakeholders in the financial services sector commemorated World Savings Day 2024, with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A crackdown on the growing menace of identity theft, phone theft and flashing fraud has resulted in the arrest and prosecution of five men. The five men—Nelson Mukisa, Benjamin Ssekamatte, Umaru Nsubuga, Martin Michele, and Joseph Kyakuwa (both phone technicians)—were held at Kiira Road Police …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, joins the global community in celebrating World Quality Week from November 11th to 15th, 2024. This year’s theme, ‘Compliance to Performance,’ aligns with Vivo Energy’s ongoing commitment to excellence, emphasizing …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Youth Empowerment in Agripreneurship Program (YEAP), a presidential initiative approved in May 2024, is set to empower 100 young people in agribusiness across the Teso region. This program, focused on leveraging science, technology, and innovation, is a partnership designed to boost youth involvement …

When Trump referred to African nations as “shithole countries” Museveni defended him saying Africans should solve their own problems Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The re-election of Donald Trump returned one of President Yoweri Museveni’s favourite American leaders. The two men separated by a two-year age difference have a …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday grilled Swaib Balaba, Kisoro district Chief Administrative Officer over the sorry state of roads in the district. Museveni was in Kisoro to campaign for Rose Kabagyeni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer for Kisoro District Woman Member …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has strongly criticized individuals promoting sectarianism based on religion and tribe in Kisoro District, labeling them as enemies of Uganda. The president made this statement on Tuesday afternoon while campaigning for Rose Kabagyeni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party candidate for the …

Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two SACCOs in Namisindwa district have not received the third phase of Parish Development Model-PDM funds worth 200 Million Shillings. The affected SACCOs are Butiru PDM SACCO located at Bukhabusi Sub County and Burumba PDM SAACO in Bukhaweka town council. Robert Nawubela,  a member …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Olive Kamya, has urged broadcasters in Eastern Uganda to take an active role in the fight against corruption by using their platforms to highlight its dangers and impact on the country’s development. Kamya made the call on Tuesday …