Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Primary seven candidates in Sironko district were stranded for nearly two hours due to a delayed delivery of the primary leaving examination papers this morning. The delay was caused by landslides that blocked roads, affecting the distribution of the exam papers. The landslides occurred after …
Read More »Bridging the Gap: How the GROW project is connecting women entrepreneurs to financial resources in Uganda.
OPINION | Helena Mayanja | The launch and execution of the GROW Initiative, a program which offers a monumental opportunity for women entrepreneurs across the country, to receive funding, business advisory and networking opportunities, in a bid to grow profitable businesses, has been positively received around the country. Already, thousands of women …
Read More »Arifu and BrighterMonday Uganda empower 250,000 women
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Arifu, a leading digital learning platform, has teamed up with BrighterMonday Uganda, a subsidiary of The African Talent Company (TATC), to launch the #BeABossLady initiative. This groundbreaking program aims to empower over 250,000 women across Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya by offering accessible micro-learning courses. BrighterMonday …
Read More »Real Madrid beaten at home to AC Milan to complicate Champions League
MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid’s qualification for the knockout stage of the Champions League suffered a major setback on Tuesday when it was beaten 3-1 at home to AC Milan. The defeat leaves Real Madrid with six points from its first four matches in the tournament, with a …
Read More »Non-Executive Directors awards set for November 28 in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The League of East African Directors (LEAD) has today announced the launch of the prestigious Non-Executive Director (NED) Awards 2024 set for November 28 at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. Speaking to journalists, the organisers said, that this year, the NED Awards theme is “Visionary Leaders …
Read More »Celebrating Modern Innovation: Pioneers of progress from Sub-Saharan Africa
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As we honour Black History Month, it is essential to recognise the remarkable contributions of sub-Saharan African innovators whose inventions and discoveries have had a profound impact on the global stage. These pioneers have not only enhanced their local communities but have also advanced technology, …
Read More »AI to transform healthcare in Africa
Experts call for AI adoption to improve healthcare access and accuracy Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have the potential to revolutionize healthcare in Africa, according to industry experts. During the 4th annual Smart Summit held in Kampala on October 31st , experts emphasized the …
Read More »Yara East Africa: Leading the change in sustainable farming and food security
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Yara East Africa is at the forefront of transforming farming practices and enhancing food security in a rapidly changing world. In this exclusive interview, William Ng’eno, the Country Manager for Yara East Africa, shares insights into Yara East Africa’s ambitious vision for advancing the agricultural …
Read More »MoH to involve community in safe motherhood programs
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is set to work through family and lower community structures to strengthen safe motherhood programs. Speaking at the annual Safe Motherhood event, the Minister of Health, Dr Ruth Aceng, noted that safe motherhood is a collective responsibility across various levels of …
Read More »Makerere Research: Scientists still cannot communicate their findings
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A new study by Makerere University has found that a lot of research which would otherwise be used to drive development or solve community challenges still lies idle because scientists can’t easily communicate their findings or turn them into useable solutions. Speaking to URN in …
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