Tag Archives: Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | UBC TV Uganda has released the list of 28 of 64 Qatar World Cup 2022 matches that they will telecast live. The national broadcaster will relay eight matches on each of match day 1, 2 and 3; half the matches of the …

Bududa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three senior six candidates of Bukalasi Secondary School in Bududa district failed to show up on Monday for their Economics paper on day one of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examinations-UACE. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) began conducting UACE for all A’ level candidates beginning …

Former Uganda telecom Limited officially metamorphoses into UTCL, all staff to be retained Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Nov.18, Uganda telecom Limited ceased to exist officially as the old administration handed over the assets and businesses to the newly formed Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL) in the presence …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The United Bank of Africa Group Chief Executive Officer Oliver Alawuba has described Uganda as one of the most dynamic and transformative market that the lender continues to support. Speaking to journbalists on Nov.18, Alawuba said, “Many companies are now laser-focused on transformation – …

Police bosses nabbed while reportedly celebrating robbery in a bar Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola, has lauded Corporal Obbo, the Officer in Charge of Kiyunga police post in Kamuli district, for arresting two of his seniors who have been accused of …

Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | King’s College Budo, came, played and won the First Clash of Titans golf tournament at the par 71, Entebbe Club on Saturday. Budo returned to the club house with a total 751 nett score to win a tournament established for Old Boys of some …

FAO research urges Govt to prioritize investments in agriculture to spur growth and reduce poverty Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | A set of economic studies by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has found that modest but well-prioritized investments in Uganda’s agricultural sector could in the long run lower food …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Equity Bank Uganda Limited has announced the appointment of Anthony Kituuka as the new Managing Director with immediate effect. The announcement, which was made by the Board of Directors, follows the promotion of Samuel Kirubi who was the Managing Director to the position …

COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | “The rights of our people are supreme, and can never be compromised, and full accountability must be there…,” said President Yoweri Museveni on August 11 at the swearing-in of 16 newly-appointed judges. Such fine words from the fountain of honour on the privilege of being …

Eyes on Deputy IGP Gen. Katsigazi over attacks on stations Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The attack on Kyanja Police Post on the night of Nov. 13 was as daring as they come: assailants riding on motorbikes and firing rounds of bullets at the station with intent of capturing guns. …