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 …
Read More »NSSF reports decline in applications for benefits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has reported a drop in the number of savers seeking to withdraw their accrued benefits across all categories. The fund on Tuesday presented its performance report for the year ending 30th June 2024. From the report, it …
Read More »Flex Money Group secures Forex and International Money Remittance licenses in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Flex Money Group, a leading remittance provider in Africa, has expanded its operations into Uganda with the acquisition of both Forex and International Money Remittance licenses. Operating under the brand name InstaRemit, the company has also opened its first customer engagement centre in Kampala. This …
Read More »Technology firm Pebuu expands network to accelerate financial inclusion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pebuu, a leading technology firm in Uganda has expanded its service network and is now operating across more than 320 locations nationwide. Officials said on Sept.16 that by harnessing cutting-edge technology, Pebuu offers real-time tracking and geo-mapping solutions that ensure the efficient management of agents …
Read More »Lawyers, students sue Govt over cost of accessing revised laws
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of 13 public interest litigants, led by Lawyer Amos Kuuku, has petitioned the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala, challenging the decision to charge fees for accessing the 7th Revised Edition of the Principal Laws of Uganda. The petitioners include …
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