Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Will this year celebrate the 43rd Tarehe Sita at Busesa in the Eastern District of Bugweri. General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, UPDF Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) made the revelation during a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, in Kampala …
Read More »Korean ambassador hails AFCON Pamoja Bid, praises mutual relationship with Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has hailed the recent election of the Republic of Korea for a two-year term 2024-2025 as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. “We hope for closer collaboration during this period on the African peace and security matters on the …
Read More »FORTY YEARS: Centenary Group commences 4-month celebration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Centenary Bank Group has started celebrations commemorating its remarkable journey of 40 years in operations. Centenary Group, that started in 1983, has grown to become the largest bank in the region, expanding its influence through subsidiary companies including a technology firm known as Centenary …
Read More »MARTYRS DAY: Celebrations in full swing as pilgrims flock to Namugongo shrine
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Martyrs Day celebration is in full swing, attracting a large number of enthusiastic pilgrims who are patiently waiting in long queues to gain entry into the venue. The Catholic shrines along Namugongo-Sonde Road are witnessing extended lines that stretch for nearly a kilometer from …
Read More »Entertainment places in Kampala gear up for New Year celebrations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of revelers have thronged Lubiri Grounds to attend the end of year party commonly known as ‘Enkuka Yo’Mwaka. The annual event was last celebrated in 2019. In 2020 and last year, the show was suspended following the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic. When URN …
Read More »Kasana-Luweero diocese celebrates 25 years
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kasana-Luweero Diocese has marked 25 years since it was created out of Kampala Archdiocese. On 30th November, 1996 Pope John Paul II created Kasana –Luwero Diocese out of Kampala Archdiocese, and its first Bishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga was consecrated on 1st March 1997. …
Read More »NEW YEAR: Bars turn away revellers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bars and restaurants operating in Ntinda, Kamwokya and Kololo on Thursday turned away revellers who wanted usher in the new year. As early as 9:00 pm, streets that would normally experience an increase in traffic as revellers partied, welcoming the new year were deserted. …
Read More »Mugabe’s lavish birthday parties an annual controversy
Harare, Zimbabwe | AFP | Every February, in different venues around Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe would throw an extravagant birthday party with thousands of guests, huge cakes and a defiant speech. But the annual jamboree also exposed the leader’s declining health as his physical and mental strength drained away, his voice weakened …
Read More »MTN Uganda starts 20th anniversary celebrations with Expo
Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | MTN Uganda has started its six month long campaign to celebrate its 20th anniversary with an Expo that thrilled revellers with artiste performances, a circus, robotics, fireworks display and a special production from renowned Uganda playwright Alex Mukulu. Lillian Mbabazi, Jose Chameleone, comedian Salvador Idringi …
Read More »Water week climaxes with multi-celebrations
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The inaugural Uganda Water and Environment Week has climaxed with the three-in-one celebration of the World Water Day, World Forest Day and World Meteorological Day, which highlighted the inseparable link between forests, water and weather. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Environment, …
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