Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Under-20 team, the Hippos, commenced their preparations for the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers of the Total Energies 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The qualifiers will take place from October 6th to 20th, 2024, in Tanzania with the two finalists securing spots …
Read More »Police arrest teenager after aborting twins
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region have this Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a 15 year old resident of Budondo ward, in Northern division of Jinja city for procuring an abortion. The jouvenille suspect is currently detained at Budondo police station, awaiting prosecution. The suspect has reportedly …
Read More »POLICE: Over 230 schoolchildren killed in road accidents in 9 months
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | A total of 239 schoolchildren have been killed in road accidents in the past nine months, Ugandan police said, warning motorists to be more careful as the third term began on Monday. The children, aged between five and 18, were killed while being dropped off …
Read More »AMI and USEA sign groundbreaking clean energy pact for Uganda
Uganda and Energy access businesses, leaders, and workforce get a boost of energy from African Management Institute (AMI) and Uganda Solar Energy Association (USEA) partnership Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s solar industry leaders, managers, and workforce are getting a boost of energy as a result of a new …
Read More »Liberty Life Assurance Uganda launches Kuza School Challenge
Kuza School Challenge to Foster Financial Literacy and Social Entrepreneurship in Schools Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Liberty Life Assurance Uganda has launched the Kuza School Challenge, a transformative initiative aimed at equipping students with essential financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills. According to officials, the challenge focuses on nurturing …
Read More »Why science teachers are opting for early retirement
Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amidst the recent substantial pay raise for science teachers, there are reportedly opting for early retirement which is enticed by retirement benefits that exceed the current salaries of arts teachers. Mercy Orikiriza, Acting District Inspector of Schools in Ntungamo, expressed concern over the current situation. …
Read More »Court overturns 35-year sentence of man convicted of murdering wife
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has overturned a 35-year sentence for a man convicted of murdering his wife. In a judgement of three Justices; Fredrick Egonda Ntende, Barishaki Cheborion and Dr Asa Mugenyi, the court held that the trial judge Elizabeth Jane Alividza wrongly …
Read More »The workings of State House Revenue Intelligence Unit
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The State House Revenue Intelligence and Strategic Operations Unit is intensifying its operations creating avenues through which to collaborate with the general public. While announcing the new move, President Yoweri Museveni said the Unit created at the beginning of this financial year had an oversight …
Read More »Cricket Cranes set for four-match ODI series against Papua New Guinea
ENTEBBE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Sixteen players have been selected to represent the Cricket Cranes in a four-match One Day International (ODI) series against Papua New Guinea. The series will run from September 18th to September 22nd, 2024, at the Lakeside Oval in Entebbe. The Cricket Cranes squad features Brian …
Read More »UCDA spreads coffee registration drive to Busoga
Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ssabalangira wa Busoga Kingdom, Moses Woira Mitala Kitimbo, who oversees the three Kingdom Counties of Bugabula, Budiope, and Buzaaya, has urged coffee farmers in Kamuli District to embrace the ongoing coffee registration exercise. Speaking during a regional stakeholders engagement held at the Kamuli Youth …
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