Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank will sponsor the Monthly Mug challenge at the MaryLouise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge. The NCBA Monthly Mug tournament is scheduled to take place on April 27, promising another exciting day of golfing excellence and camaraderie. “Our purpose at NCBA is to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Kyambogo University has reiterated their committment to combating sexual harassment. Their statement comes amidst pressure and threats of funding withdrawal from various donors and benefactors who accuse the university management of lacking firmness in addressing sexual harassment incidents. Professor Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya, the Vice Chancellor …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Junior civil servants have told the IGG Beti Olive Namisango Kamya-Turomwe that they are reluctant to report cases of corruption due to dependence on tokens received from their superiors. In the ongoing campaign to tackle corruption within government institutions,  the IGG, during a meeting …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Bank of Uganda has written to the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) advising it to amend the name Crane Bank Ltd by deleting the word “Bank” from the name in line with a Supreme Court ruling. BoU’s decision and consequent directive are based on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Airtel Uganda has today handed over a cheque of shs 34.8 billion –  2% of the annual gross revenue for the year ending 2023 –  to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to support the country’s communication infrastructure development. The announcement was made during a press …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Parliament has deferred its intervention regarding the land dispute in Nyakesi E Zone, Lyokango Parish, Nyangole Sub-county, Tororo District over the subjudice rule. During the plenary session on Wednesday, 03 April 2024, the Committee on Physical Infrastructure, through Kazo County MP  Dan Kimosho, presented …

 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Over 44,700 young people who enrolled with NSSF as university students have saved over Shs35.5 billion over the last 10 years, Managing Director Patrick Ayota has revealed. Speaking at the launch of this year’s NSSF expo at Makerere University Business School, Ayota attributed this …

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited has held a Kingfisher Oilfield Drawing Competition, a pioneering initiative designed to spotlight the artistic talents of Ugandan youth while enhancing awareness of the Kingfisher Project. The competition, held April 2 under the theme “The Beauties of Kingfisher Oilfield in Your …

Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT |  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said a constitutional court decision to uphold Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act will damage the country’s international reputation. “The United States continues to be deeply concerned by reports of human rights abuses in Uganda, including against the LGBTQI+ community,” …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  NCBA announced the commencement of this year’s NCBA Uganda Open that is part of the Junior Golf Series, a 3 days event that took place at the Serena Golf Course in Kigo. The event marked a significant drive to promote and develop golf among …