With a deep-rooted history in East Africa, Academic Families remains dedicated to guiding families through the complex landscape of global education, ensuring their children receive the best opportunities for academic success. In this exclusive interview, Lorna Clayton MBE, Founder and Managing Director of Academic Families, shares her insights on the …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Rwizi Region have retrieved the body of a woman believed to be Judith Kyarisima , a senior midwife at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, who went missing last week. Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi Region Police spokesperson, stated that Kyarisima, 50, the wife …
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Team Scoops Finance Team of the Year Accolade Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda whose purpose is to foster prosperity for Ugandans secured an accolade at the just concluded Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), Awards that aimed at celebrating individuals and entities that are greatly contributing …
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Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has introduced camel breeding inside the Aswa Ranch in Pader District. The breeding project is being undertaken by the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB), a semi-autonomous entity managing 32sq miles of the …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bugisu Youth Symposium, originally scheduled for September 12, has been postponed following a directive from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The announcement was made via a tweet by Hadija Namyalo, Chief Coordinator at the Office of the National Chairman of the NRM, who has been …
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Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Education officials in Ntungamo District and Municipality are challenging the concept of completely free education. They argue that it is a flawed and unrealistic notion, given the government’s limited resources and the increasing demand for quality education across the country. Led by Fred Bahati, the …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese district is considering a significant overhaul of its drainage system to address recurring flooding disasters. This initiative will involve clearing numerous homes built along major drainage channels. Over the weekend, floods swept through the town, resulting in the deaths of two people and causing …
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Stick to corruption fight, financial discipline, IMF tells Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Monetary Fund has commended the pace of Uganda’s growth but urged for a stronger anti-fight corruption fight and budget discipline ahead of the coming of oil revenues. This comes as Uganda’s economic growth improved …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nina Interiors Limited, a player in Uganda’s furniture industry for over 30 years, has announced the grand opening of its new experiential center in Makindye, Kampala city in partnership with global furniture manufacturer Sunon. This state-of-the-art center will showcase a wide range of innovative office, …
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Man United goalkeeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after stalemate with Zimbabwe Kampala, Uganda | DAILY MAIL – LONDON | There was chaos as Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana attempted to make his way out of the stadium following Cameroon’s 0-0 draw with Zimbabwe in Uganda on Tuesday night. Uganda has a …
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