Tag Archives: Uganda

Budapest, Hungary | THE INDEPENDENT | Three time World 10,000m champion Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei has announced his intention to transition from track events to marathon races, saying that the time has come for him to embrace a new chapter in his athletic career. Cheptegei’s decision comes after securing his third …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health experts have called for intensified awareness and efforts to eliminate disease-carrying mosquitoes in Uganda, stating that the parasites have evolved threatening the effectiveness of the existing malaria tools. The experts’ assertion came ahead of World Mosquito Day, a global commemoration observed on August 20, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has been advised to roll out the “Can’t-Wait to Learn” initiative across the country to address the inadequate literacy and numeracy skills prevalent among learners, particularly in lower primary classes. “Can’t-Wait to Learn’ is a digital learning program …

✳ 10,000m final  – 7.25pm Budapest, Hungary | THE INDEPENDENT | Over the last four years, the combination of Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo has been hard to beat on and off the track.  The two stars have always complemented each other’s tactics, with Kiplimo ensureing Uganda often got the top …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government of Uganda has signed a 10-year agreement with the Afro-Arab Youth Council to establish initiatives aimed at boosting youth empowerment in Uganda. The Afro-Arab Youth Council is an African and Arabian regional organization that Promotes and strengthens linkages between the Youth of the …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua City have recovered a gun which was stolen from a security guard last month. The gun UG PSO 56S4100025-13238 was stolen from a night security guard deployed at Stabex Fuel Station in Awindiri Ward, by unknown people. Josephine Angucia, the West …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The debate on the high cost of public infrastructure projects in Uganda compared to the rest of the region and international averages continues pitting the public, civil society, and politicians against the government. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has tasked the engineering fraternity …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Owning a car is a significant milestone for many Ugandans, providing convenience, freedom, and mobility. However, with the rising cost of vehicles, navigating the world of automotive financing becomes crucial for prospective car buyers in Uganda. Understanding the various financing products available and choosing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six athletes for the 2023 World Athletics Championship have been flagged off at the National Council of Sports – NCS Headquarters in Lugogo. The championship starts on Saturday, August 19th and will run to 27th August 2023, with Uganda sending 20 athletes across different …

Their significance for the country’s economy, institutions, and investors navigating economic nuances COMMENT | SYLVER KYEYUNE | In a time marked by significant challenges like the ongoing aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the urgent threat of climate change, the pursuit of a …