Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) is set to oversee the assessment of the Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD), a role previously played by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU). Dr. Derick Nkajja, CEO of ICPAU announced the development …
Read More »Roke Telkom boosts children with cancer in Mbarara City
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roke Telkom has extended material support worth shs7 million to 18 children living with cancer, at the Bless a Child Foundation in Mbarara City, as part of the company’s Roke Gives Back corporate social responsibility initiative. The company handed over items including; a wheel …
Read More »PDM: Gulu District investigates officials for alleged extortion
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu District local government has initiated investigations into officials suspected of extorting money from the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model. The District Chairperson Christopher Opiyo Ateker revealed this in an interview with Uganda Radio Network, specifically highlighting incidents in Bungatira Sub County involving …
Read More »2000 teachers remain undeployed
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament was shocked to hear that over 2000 teachers remain undeployed. The matter first came to light during the recent Teachers Day celebration. Minister of State for Education and Sports (Primary Education), Dr Joyce Moriku said in parliament after the matter came up in a …
Read More »Uganda Cranes start post-Micho era today against Mali
Bamako, Mali | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes start the post-Micho era today with an international friendly match with Mali during the FIFA international break at Stade du Mars in Bamako. FUFA terminated Cranes Coach Milutin Sredojević Micho’s contract last month following a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in …
Read More »UPDF Corporal gets life sentence for murder and attempted murder
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mountain Division Field Court Martial sitting at the division headquarters in Muhoti – Fort Portal City has sentenced UPDF Corporal Peter Avugo Lomuro to life imprisonment on two counts of murder and attempted murder. The court martial chaired by Lt. Col. Benon Besigye sentenced Avugo …
Read More »MPs divided over prayer breakfast at State House
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators from across the political spectrum have expressed their unease regarding Parliament’s decision to convene the 32nd National Prayer Breakfast scheduled for October 8, 2023, at State House, Entebbe. This year’s National Prayer Breakfast will be held under the theme, ‘Fear not, repent, and …
Read More »Arsenal fans battling stomach complications after celebratory meal
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Many of over 400 supporters of the English Premier League side Arsenal in Amuru district are yet to recover from stomach upsets after consuming food suspected to have been laced with poison. The affected fans experienced severe stomach pains and diarrhea shortly after eating …
Read More »Nagelsmann takes over as Germany head coach
Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | After the dismissal of Hansi Flick, former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann has been appointed as the new head coach of the German national team, the German FA (DFB) announced in an official press conference on Friday. The 36-year-old former Hoffenheim, Leipzig and Bayern coach has …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Fate of students who fail, miss UCE exams remains uncertain
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | There is uncertainty regarding the fate of students who will fail the examinations or do not turn up for this year’s Uganda Certificate of Education- UCE Exams. This is as the Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB prepares to administer final examinations under the phasing out …
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