Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Group Africa held the fourth instalment of the annual Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) at a red carpet and black-tie gala, on Dec 13th at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The event, dubbed the Marketers Biggest Night, saw outstanding performers in the marketing industry awarded …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his call to institutions of higher learning to prioritize the teaching of science and technology courses. The President also appealed to schools and universities to guide the learners to choose courses that are relevant to the job market. This was …
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Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Centenary Bank reaffirmed its commitment to community development by donating Shs10 million to the Kigezi Kampala Catholic Association fundraiser. The event, held at Hotel Africana on Dec 13th, aimed to raise funds to support developmental projects spearheaded by the Kigezi Diocese. During the fundraiser, Centenary …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja Hippos rugby club on Saturday qualified for the masters rugby finals after beating their rivals Walukuba Barbarians by 21:20. The highly contested game was characterized by competitive ball-playing skills, maintaining competitiveness against each other, however, Hippos sailed through with one point against the Barbarians. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States Ambassador to Uganda William Popp, has asked the international community to increase support for the country’s refuge self-reliance programs. The ambassador believes this is a more sustainable way to respond to the refugee problem. Under this program, refugees are supported to be …
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Uganda’s Results at the Africa Netball Cup 2024: Group Stage Uganda 85-34 Eswatini Namibia 43-55 Uganda Uganda 49-50 Zimbabwe Semi-final Uganda 51-43 Malawi FINAL Uganda 50-65 South Africa Swakopmund, Namibia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, have settled for Silver after falling to South Africa’s SPAR Proteas …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries has rolled out the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project in Kitgum district. The project aims to increase productivity, market access, and resilience for selected value chains. The project, funded by the World Bank, will be …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | RUBiS Energy Uganda has today officially launched RUBiS Gas, and now available in Rubis service stations countrywide. The launch, held at RUBiS Nalukolongo, marks a significant milestone in providing Ugandans with a safe, efficient, and an environmentally friendly cooking solution. RUBiS Energy Uganda has …
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Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba, has launched a mandatory football tournament aimed at keeping all policemen healthy ahead of the 2026 general elections. The “IGP Football Tournament”, will be played by police officers in all districts in the country. Speaking during the launch of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Refactory Academy has graduated 89 students in its flagship tech programme. Refactory is Uganda’s leading software development academy, bridging the gap between education and industry. Over the past five years, it has trained approximately 700 young professionals. The 89 graduates underwent an intensive six-month training …
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