Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The rise in the number of confirmed Mpox cases has sparked new debate and fear that Uganda could see a return of the preventive measures including physical distancing and lockdown to curb further transmission. By Tuesday, Uganda had recorded ten cases from different parts of …
Read More »Raila Odinga is a blessing for Africa
Kenya’s rejection of the Pan-Africanis may have been God’s plan to ensure he becomes chairperson of the AU Commission COMMENT | DAK BUOTH RIEK GAAK | On 27 August 2024, former Africa Union High Representative on Infrastructure and Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga launched his candidature for the chairman …
Read More »Ugandan CEOs encouraged to front collaboration to foster sustainable leadership
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Top Ugandan CEOs have been encouraged to collaborate and adopt a collective approach toward achieving sustainable stewardship of their respective entities. This call was made during the launch of 15th edition of the Annual CEO Forum, held in Kampala yesterday. The forum, held under the …
Read More »Police clarify on Kyagulanyi alleged shooting
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has addressed the controversy surrounding the alleged shooting of the National Unity Platform-NUP party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, following a Thanksgiving ceremony in Bulindo, Kiira Municipality, Wakiso District. According to the police, Kyagulanyi participated in the …
Read More »98 killed in road crash accidents in seven days
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 98 people were killed and 336 injured in road crashes over the past seven days, statistics from the Directorate of Traffic Police have revealed. The breakdown of fatalities includes 20 pedestrians, 34 motorcyclists, and 44 passengers, either in vehicles or on motorcycles. Motorcycle accidents …
Read More »Al Bayan Media Director remanded over failure to remit NSSF contributions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Aggrey Mugisha, the Director of Al Bayan Media Limited, for failing to remit contributions for his employees to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Mugisha appeared before the court on Monday afternoon, where six counts were read …
Read More »NRM SG backs Nakaseke LCV Chairman on administering mock exams to teachers
Namayanja: The results from the exams administered to teachers revealed that a lot was still desired in some teachers if learners were to pass PLE Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement Rosemary Namayanja has backed the LCV Chairman or administering exams to …
Read More »Uganda Insurers Association’s new chairperson push for digitization, product development
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ruth Namuli, the new Chairperson of the Uganda Insurers Association Executive Committee has promised to build on the achievements recorded by her predecessors to deepen insurance penetration and grow the sector in general. The official handover took place during the CEO Club Cocktail held at …
Read More »Uganda Chamber of Mines kicks off 30 days mining campaign
The campaign will highlight critical minerals, investment opportunities, ESG standards Kampala, Uganda | Ian Katusiime | The Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) has launched the inaugural “30 Days of Mining” media campaign, aligned with its core mandate of information gathering and dissemination to accelerate the growth of the extractive sector. …
Read More »Kenya champions free movement of people in E.Africa
But it’s failing immigrants and refugees at home ANALYSIS | ALAN HIRSCH | Kenya has played a leading role in lowering barriers to the movement of people in the east African region. It has also made huge strides in protecting Kenyan emigrants working abroad. But there are still gaps in how it creates …
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