Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda kingdom has identified five crucial areas that require the central government’s attention to bring about meaningful reforms in the education sector for improved outcomes. These areas encompass refocusing the curriculum to meet the needs and backgrounds of specific regions, mandatory teaching of local …
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Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya and Uganda have initiated talks for the opening of a One-Stop Border Post in Lokiriama in northwest Kenya to boost trade and open up the far-flung area, the Interior Ministry said Monday evening. Kenya’s Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the border post would enhance …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Staff from Absa Bank Uganda have taken part in a community sensitisation and environmental awareness campaign in partnership with the My Tree Initiative to plant up to 6,000 trees in the Ttula-Kawempe community. The tree-planting initiative was held at the Ttula Church of Uganda Primary …
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Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakaseke Magistrate Court has granted bail to the supporter of the National Unity Platform accused of causing grievous harm to the mobilizer for the National Resistance Movement Party. Geoffrey Onzima also known as High Tower a resident of Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District was …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoteliers in Uganda are set to focus on online marketing and training to boost customer experience and hit huge profits in the year 2023, Jean Byamugisha the Chief Executive Director of the Uganda Hotel Owner’s Association has said. Byamugisha says that 2023 is gearing up …
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TotalEnergies EP Uganda passes industry milestone of 10-million-man hours without lost time injuries on the Tilenga Project Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies EP Uganda has successfully achieved 10-millionman hours without Lost Time Injuries (LTI) on the Tilenga Project. This crucial health and safety industry milestone was achieved on …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has renewed its commitment to serve customers and communities in the country better, following the launch of its new cultural transformation agenda. The Bank’s new culture is aimed at unlocking customer-centric behavior that demonstrates KCB Bank’s deliberation towards enhancing people’s lives. Speaking …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has welcomed 410 youths in the inaugural cohort of the MTN ACE initiative meant to sharpen skills of fresh graduates, those in and out of school, innovators, entrepreneurs and tech-driven start-ups to become self-reliant and contribute to …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 284 civilians have died in the Karamoja Region in the last six months during cattle raids and operations against illegal guns. The civilians were killed by both security forces and suspected cattle rustlers. Michael Longole, the Mt Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson says that they have …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Feb.14, MultiChoice Uganda kicked-off the first of the three training workshops as part of Pearl Magic Prime’s 2nd-anniversary celebrations with a training for filmmakers on social media and personal branding. Being a content creator can be very worthwhile, but also an isolating experience. With …
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