OPINION | Kenneth Kawuki | The evolution of the procurement function from a peripheral role to a more strategic one is helping unlock its full value in companies and organizations. It is key to note that the procurement function in companies accounts for about 60% of the approved organizational budgets. Previously, the procurement …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French Government has revealed plans to spend 4 Billion Dollars or about 15 Trillion Shillings in Uganda over the next three years. This is part of the country’s renewed economic, social and political partnerships starting this year, according to the Embassy of France in …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at home, maintaining their six-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool had few problems against a side that lost 6-0 at home to Manchester City last weekend and led 3-0 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Management of Gateway Bus Company has come under criticism following cases of robbers targeting passengers. Last week, three people who were travelling from Kampala to Kabale using Gateway Bus Company were sedated and robbed. The victims however while reporting the matter to Kabale police …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has received 10 delivery beds and 100 mama kits for the Tarehe Sita health camp. Every year, UPDF engages in various activities including health camps and cleaning of urban areas as a way of building a firm relationship …

MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday played down rumors that winger Vinicius Jr could be set for a big money move to Saudi Arabia in the summer. Last summer saw rumors of interest in taking the Brazilian to the Saudi Pro League, and the …

JERUSALEM, Israel | Xinhua | Israel will maintain forces in southern Lebanon beyond the Sunday deadline stipulated in the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday. The agreement, signed on Nov. 27, 2024, mandated a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon within 60 days, concluding this …

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakasongola District Education officials have attributed the poor Primary Leaving Examinations performance to rampant absenteeism of learners and teacher shortages. According to PLE results released on Thursday, at least 607 (14.4 %) out of 4349 candidates who sat in Nakasongola failed the examinations. …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health authorities in West Nile have urged the government to enhance the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) Arua field station so it can conduct tests for diseases beyond just Plague and Anthrax. They argue that this expansion will help address the challenges of delays in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eighty-six junior military staff officers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Gabon’s army, have completed a grade three staff course. The four-month course prepares selected junior officers for command and staff appointments. Brig Gen James Kinalwa, UPDF’s Joint Staff Human Resource Management, said …