Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FINCA Uganda is the newest player to acquire a bancassurance license from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA). The license was handed over by Bernard Obel, the director for supervision at IRA ON Oct.4 in Kampala. This significant milestone empowers FINCA to deliver a comprehensive …
Read More »Court awards family of Ugandan maid who died in Saudi Arabia sh250 million
Having found that Horeb Services bore responsibility and the fact that Namutamba’s body couldn’t be repatriated, the judge awarded sh200 million in general damages and sh50 million in exemplary damages. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Judge Boniface Wamala of the Civil Division has awarded the family of …
Read More »African Rangers push limits in epic Conservation Race
Murchison Falls, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the heart of Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park, the sun had barely risen when over 18 teams of wildlife rangers, community scouts, and teams from supporting organizations from across Uganda gathered at the starting line. The air buzzed with anticipation as these …
Read More »Atiak Sugar Factory seeking more Govt funding to resume full operations
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Atiak Sugar Factory in Amuru District is seeking additional government financing to install water pipelines from the River Nile to support irrigation for sustainable sugarcane cultivation and sugar production. This request comes after the government’s injection of 108 billion shillings in a supplementary budget …
Read More »Kasese man faces 9 years in jail for killing wildlife
Yowasi was arrested by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF on 26th June 2024 in Ibuga village, Kitswamba Sub County, Kasese district, following a tip off from a community member. Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrates Court in Kasese has sentenced a man to 9 years in …
Read More »Will Besigye agree to work with Amuriat?
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Patrick Oboi Amuriat, the incumbent president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, have acknowledged that unity between them is essential for achieving impactful leadership in Uganda. The opposition political leaders made these comments during the last …
Read More »TECNO showcases AI-powered innovation in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Global technology leader TECNO has unveiled its AI-powered ecosystem in Uganda. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s technological advancement and underscores TECNO’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of Ugandans. The showcase on Friday featured the company’s latest …
Read More »Ona cancer clarion call
Onapito Ekomoloit’s shocking death: A painful wake up call for the urgent need for Uganda to holistically address the silent ‘epidemic’ of cancers COMMENT | DR AMBROSE OTAU TALISUNA | On the 27th of September 2024, we woke up to the devastating news that our colleague, veteran journalist, former Member of Parliament, …
Read More »Prudential Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Partner to enhance financial inclusion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Prudential Uganda have concluded a strategic partnership aimed at deepening access to financial services and providing long-term financial security solutions to customers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both organizations’ commitment to enhancing financial inclusion and delivering …
Read More »Uganda Airlines to soon land at London Gatwick
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | After last month’s foray into Africa, plans for Uganda Airlines to launch new international flights to London Gatwick by the end of 2024 are well on track. A report on @ukairport24 indicates that Uganda Airlines is already seeking to recruit a station and …
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