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 »Algeria’s Tebboune sworn in as president for 2nd term
ALGIERS, Algeria | Xinhua | Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday after securing 84 percent of the vote in the presidential elections held earlier. In his address following the swearing-in ceremony, Tebboune expressed gratitude to the Algerian people for their trust, announcing plans …
Read More »South Sudan reports progress on oil production resumption in Upper Nile State
JUBA, South Sudan | Xinhua | South Sudan said Monday that substantial progress has been made together with joint oil operating companies to resume production of the lucrative Dar blend oil in northern Upper Nile State. Minister of Finance and Planning Marial Dongrin Ater said that the government is currently …
Read More »Rebecca Cheptegei laid to rest in home village in Bukwo
Cheptegei is remembered for her gold medal victory at the 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand Bukwo, Uganda | AGENCIES | Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was on Sept.14 laid to rest …
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 »Music and Dance on Canvas
David Kigozi and Muwonge Kyazze interrogate social cultural aspects of daily life through depiction of traditional and contemporary music and dance styles on canvas in two man’s show. ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | There’s excitement and vibrancy in the exhibition Taking on the Mantle by two artists Muwonge Kyazze and David …
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