Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This year’s Customer Service Week that ends today, featured surprise activities by Equity Bank Senior Executive Management Team and Staff as well as special promotions, freebies, and unique deals for clients and customers. Equity Bank Uganda has from Monday engaged clients, customers, and staff in …
Read More »‘Equity Goes To UAE’ as bank offers specialized services to Ugandans abroad
In 2023 Ugandans in the UAE remitted about 21% of total remittances from abroad (USD 300 million out of approximately USD 1.43 billion) Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda will this week visit, meet and interact with Ugandans living and working in the UAE to offer specialized …
Read More »Anthony Natif notes from court: Uganda VD Molly Katanga and Others 8/October/2024
SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda VD Molly Katanga and Others 8/October/2024 via @TonyNatif *** On Tuesday, the defense started cross examination of Naome Nyangweso, widow of celebrated Ugandan boxer, politician and sports administrator Maj. Gen. Francis Nyangweso. She’s a sister to the …
Read More »A conversation with Amos Wekesa on why ‘direct flights to UK’ is good news
SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Amos Wekesa, who has invested heavily in tourism, took to X yesterday, with a comment on why reports that Uganda Airlines has secured direct flights to the UK, could be a turning point for the sector. In his tweet, he said “we need …
Read More »Uganda Independence: Forging a Ugandan identity
Recommitment to Secure and Fortify Our Diversity as we reflect on our national identity COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As Uganda marks 62 years of independence today, October 9, 2024, in Busia District, the theme “Recommitment to Secure and Fortify Our Diversity” offers a powerful lens through which we can …
Read More »Uganda on right track by investing in breast milk banks
COMMENT | DAVID MUWONGE | Just as blood donations can save a mother facing complications during childbirth, breast milk donations and ‘milk banks’ are more than able to do the same for a child. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways …
Read More »Kenya Vice President Gachagua impeached
🟢Impeachment vote ✳ YES – 281 ✳ NO- 44 ✳ ABSTENTION – 1 Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR | At least 281 MPs on Tuesday voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaker Moses Wetangula called the vote after only 44 of the required 117 MPs voted to save the DP. …
Read More »Gen Museveni says ready to mediate in Sudan conflict
KAMPALA | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has said he is ready to mediate peace in the ongoing conflict in Sudan that has left thousands dead and millions displaced. According to a statement issued here on Tuesday, Museveni made the remarks during a meeting with visiting United Nations Special …
Read More »DP’s legal advisor Nalukoola quits over NRM deal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the long-serving Legal Advisor for the Democratic Party (DP), has resigned from his position in the Norbert Mao-led party. Nalukoola, who had been serving as DP’s Legal Advisor since 2020, outlined three key reasons for his resignation, primarily focusing on …
Read More »Two scientists win Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries enabling machine learning
STOCKHOLM | Xinhua | The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics went to two scientists, John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton, for their foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday. This year’s laureates for the …
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