Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda has backed customers who have recently taken to the public to voice their concerns after finding money missing from their bank accounts. This, the regulator says, compels the responsible financial institution to act swiftly to address the matter. BOU head of …
Read More »High Court okays hearing of land fraud case against wife of former Kenyan VP
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Fort Portal has ruled that the case of land involving Beatrice Nyindombi Karanja, wife of former Kenyan Vice President Dr. Josephat Njuguna, should continue and be heard on its merits. Justice Vincent Wagona reached the decision after dismissing the …
Read More »Life in prison for Nagirinya murderers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The key suspect in the Maria Nagirinya and Ronald Kitayimbwa murder, Compoliyamu Kasolo was on Thursday sentenced to life in prison. The High Court, Isaac Muwata found Compoliyamu Kasolo guilty of committing six offenses. Comporiyamu Kasolo who opted to defend himself when asked to …
Read More »The curtain falls on ‘State Of Blood’ author Henry Kyemba
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On October 19, 2023, the final curtain fell on the life of Henry Kyemba, a veteran Ugandan politician, civil servant, and author. Family members said Henry Kyemba passed on peacefully early morning on Thursday, at the age of 84. Kyemba’s life story is …
Read More »Kenyan farmers benefitting from fish exports to Europe
For fish farmers in a western Kenya community, impressive numbers at their local fish factory are a very personal milestone. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | At her stall in the Kambi Somali market in Kakamega County, western Kenya, Caroline Atieno proudly showcases the fish she has on sale. Atieno …
Read More »Nsubuga in his own class at Uganda Golf Open with 10 under
💠 Leaderboard ➡🏌️♂️ Nsubuga 65 69 | 134 | -10 🇺🇬 Bagalana 70 70 | 140 | -4 🇺🇬 Cwinyaai 73 71 | 144 | 0 🇺🇬 Tumusiime 72 74 | 146 | +2 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Godfrey Nsubuga maintained his grip on the lead at the 82nd …
Read More »FRAUD: Banks, Telcoms urged to embrace Bug Bounty programs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bankers Association has endorsed the Bug Bounty Program as part of efforts to improve the security of the financial industry against cybercrimes. The Bug Bounty is the monetary reward offered to ethical hackers who specifically uncover and document vulnerabilities for application developers. …
Read More »Economic structural transformation as a pathway to economic independence in Uganda
Uganda’s economic landscape presents several critical challenges that necessitate attention and intervention. Firstly, agriculture, which engages most of the labor force, requires substantial improvements in productivity. COMMENT | BOB TWINOMUGISHA | As Uganda celebrates 61 years of independence under the theme ‘Sustaining a united and progressive nation, taking charge of our future …
Read More »This Burkinabe researcher wants his groundbreaking work to wipe out malaria, altogether
Abdoulaye Diabaté and his team are betting on gene technology to protect children like his own from malaria. Along with a clutch of brand-new vaccines, the technology could help the world end malaria for good. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | On a busy morning in the Nagrin district of …
Read More »Savers want NSSF to invest in Western region
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Savers in the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) from the western region want the Fund to start making investments in their part of the country. During a regional employer meeting at Hotel Triangle in Mbarara City on Tuesday, savers said that the fund has …
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