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 Education reforms strive for quality, access

Education reforms strive for quality, access

In a bid to improve access to quality education for all Ugandan children, recent education reforms have been implemented, targeting key areas such as school infrastructure, teacher training, and curriculum development.These reforms, spearheaded by the Ugandan government in colla

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Hundreds flock to Mbarara University as NIRA seeks to recruit 10,595 registration assistants

Hundreds flock to Mbarara University as NIRA seeks to recruit 10,595 registration assistants

Hundreds of Ugandans on Saturday flocked to Mbarara University to undergo the NIRA National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) computer competence test, a crucial step in applying for the role of registration assistant for the upcoming mass enrollment

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China-US relationship is more stable but still at risk if ‘red lines’ are crossed, Wang tells Blinken in Beijing

China-US relationship is more stable but still at risk if ‘red lines’ are crossed, Wang tells Blinken in Beijing

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, right, gestures to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on Friday. Photo: APChina has warned visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

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What’s needed to win in FPL? Part 3: Beating your opponents

What’s needed to win in FPL? Part 3: Beating your opponents

Our team of Hall of Famers and guest writers are offering regular contributions throughout the 2023/24 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) campaign. Here, former champion Simon March continues his series that analyses what traits are needed t

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Double Standards or Fear of the Unknown? Why Does the Speaker Dodge Debate on Lavish Spending?

Double Standards or Fear of the Unknown? Why Does the Speaker Dodge Debate on Lavish Spending?

Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, presides over the HouseThe August House Speaker, Rt Hon. Annet Anita Among, seems to be afflicted by a fear of the unknown or a person of double standards, as seen by her persistent suppression of House members from deb

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Stanbic, UN Women commit to supporting more female-owned businesses in Uganda

Stanbic, UN Women commit to supporting more female-owned businesses in Uganda

As the world continues to celebrate the international women’s month, Stanbic Bank Uganda has re-echoed its commitment in supporting and empowering women led groups.This call was made during the annual Ring the Bell for gender equality conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.

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Inter Miami's Champions Cup adventure begins - but Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez face sitting out games to ensure both remain fit and firing

Inter Miami's Champions Cup adventure begins - but Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez face sitting out games to ensure both remain fit and firing

The Herons will rely heavily on their older stars in 2024, but at what point can they get them some rest?All has gone to plan for Inter Miami so far in 2024. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are firing, bringing back one of history's greatest partnerships for a stateside run. With seven points

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Over 100,000 pass senior six exams - Uneb

Over 100,000 pass senior six exams - Uneb

A total of 108,492 students out of the 109,488 who turned up for the 2023 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Examinations (UACE) passed with a higher percent

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SA Shoprite billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting roots

SA Shoprite billionaire Wiese returns to his diamond-hunting roots

Wiese first got into alluvial diamonds in 1976 when he bought a mine along the Orange River.Christo Wiese, South Africa’s billionaire retail king, is going back to the future.The 82-year-old serial investor, who steered the expansion of both Africa’s biggest clothing reta

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Ndiga clan leader Bbosa shot dead, killers lynched

Ndiga clan leader Bbosa shot dead, killers lynched

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Unknown gunmen have been lynched after shooting to death one of Buganda’s leading clan leaders Sunday afternoon.Ndiga (sheep) clan leader Daniel Bbosa was killed on Sunday inside his car near his home in Lungujja parish, Lub

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