Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Press Secretary to the President Onapito Ekomoloit,58 will be buried according to his will, on November 30. The former MP and Board Chairman of Nile Breweries Ltd died last week. The National Organizing Committee (NOC) Chaired by Prof Francis Omaswa and deputized by Captain Mike …
Read More »First batch of special EACOP oil pipes arrive in Kyotera, Uganda
East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd receives delivery of first batch of insulated line pipe for construction. Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd, the construction contractor for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, has today received a delivery of nine trucks …
Read More »SpaceX’s Crew-9 Dragon capsule docks with space station
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | SpaceX’s Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft autonomously docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday. The spacecraft was launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the U.S. state of Florida on Saturday, and docked with the ISS at 5:30 p.m. …
Read More »Rwanda traces Marburg virus closely as deaths hit 8
KIGALI | Xinhua | Rwandan authorities said on Sunday they are closely monitoring up to 300 individuals identified as contacts of confirmed Marburg virus cases since an outbreak hit the country. As of Sunday, the Ministry of Health reported that 26 people have contracted the virus, including eight fatalities. During …
Read More »GOLF: Can Uganda’s team regain glory in Rwanda?
Team Uganda in buoyant mood ahead of Region IV tournament in Kigali, Rwanda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Team Uganda captain Joseph Cwinya-ai is confident that the national team will do well at the upcoming Africa Region IV Championship, the fifth edition, to be hosted by the Rwanda Golf …
Read More »UNOC hails Ugandan logistics companies for maximizing local content
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Oil Company-UNOC has commended players in the oil and gas sector for adhering to the local content needs that have seen numerous Ugandans benefit from the sector. Jessica Kyeyune made the remarks while representing the UNOC CEO at a National Supplier engagement …
Read More »Minister Kabbyanga promises new Govt commitment to end rabies in Uganda by 2030
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICT State Minister Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku has promised new government commitment to work with partners to prevent and eliminate the rabies disease in Uganda by 2030. “Government is committed to work with all stakeholders to fight rabies. Rabies is a deadly disease and it …
Read More »Ssemakadde is the President elect of ULS
Polling station A Ssemakadde _ 245 Atukunda- 127 Polling Station B Ssemakadde – 268 Atukunda – 126 Invalid – 5 Polling station C Atukunda – 102 Ssemakadde – 225 Invalid – 6 Polling station D Ssemakadde _ 304 Atukunda- 129 Polling station E Ssemakadde -246 Atukunda-104 Polling station F Ssemakadde _ 321 Atukunda- 123 Polling station …
Read More »Top 10 investors in African tech startups
Amid a broader slowdown in funding for African tech startups, some investors continue to place strong bets on the continent’s innovation potential. Defying the overall trend, these top 10 investors have remained steadfast in supporting African tech in 2024, fueling growth and driving transformation across various sectors. SPECIAL REPORT | …
Read More »COMMENT: Death, the faithful porter
Fear not death, this fleeting guest Death is but a porter sent, With no power of its own, A servant on assignment bent, Where the Almighty’s will is shown. It waits for none, yet tarries still, Bound by the Master’s holy will. It bears no strength to act …
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