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Uganda's education expansion runs into an infrastructure wall
Enrolment has surged across Uganda's education system, but thousands of schools are struggling with shortages of teachers, classrooms and basic facilities NEWS ANALYSIS | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's education sector has made progress in expanding access to learning opportunities over the last three decades, but the newly released Baseline Education Census (BEC) 2025 … The post Uganda's education expansion runs into an infrastructure wall appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Why Otunnu is UN's best bet for this moment
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | Anyone who watched Olara Otunnu face the UN General Assembly in this week's interactive dialogue saw something different in modern diplomacy. He answered hard questions without notes, without hedging, and without losing his composure, meeting probing queries from ambassadors with clarity and, occasionally, his characteristic flash of humor. In a … The post Why Otunnu is UN's best bet for this moment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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NEIGHBOURS: Husband's second marriage triggered Bunga children murder
Kalungu, Uganda | URN | Residents and the housemaid of Kalungu Bunga in Makindye say the stabbing of five children, of of them fatally, was triggered by a husband's marrying another wife. Dorothy Namayo, 43, a Kenyan national, allegedly killed two of her children and left three others critically injured in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba, Makindye … The post NEIGHBOURS: Husband's second marriage triggered Bunga children murder appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Police probe what triggered Bunga family tragedy as new details emerge
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police are investigating what may have triggered the deadly attack on five children in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, after new details emerged about the events leading to the deaths of two siblings and the serious injury of three others. Investigators are examining witness accounts of a disagreement involving the family on … The post Police probe what triggered Bunga family tragedy as new details emerge appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Vipers SC signs Nigerian defender Tarabina
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Reigning Uganda Premier League champion Vipers SC has signed Nigerian defender Princewill Biweribo Tarabina on a two-year contract to bolster its squad ahead of the new season. The 24-year-old central defender previously played for Nigerian Premier League sides Bayelsa United FC and Plateau United FC. Tarabina's arrival fills the void … The post Vipers SC signs Nigerian defender Tarabina appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Ugandans are still poor, living hand to mouth
Uganda's economic growth is real, but the poverty I have witnessed across the country demands that leaders look beyond the headline numbers. COMMENT | JULIUS BUSINGE | "Give me Shs1,000 and I will buy salt; get me Shs500 and I will buy a drink; contribute some money for me so I can complete … The post Ugandans are still poor, living hand to mouth appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Two children dead after Kenyan mother goes on rampage in Bunga
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police are investigating what may have triggered the deadly attack on five children in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, after new details emerged about the events leading to the deaths of two siblings and the serious injury of three others. Investigators are examining witness accounts of a disagreement involving the family on … The post Two children dead after Kenyan mother goes on rampage in Bunga appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Former Liberian vice-president charged in drug-trafficking probe
Jewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberias international airport and has not commented on the allegations.
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Housing Finance takes real estate and infrastructure dialogue to Mbarara
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank is set to lead discussions on real estate, housing and infrastructure investment in Western Uganda as industry stakeholders converge in Mbarara for the Ankole Real Estate amp; Infrastructure Conference. The conference, scheduled for August 21, 2026, at Igongo Country Hotel in Mbarara, is part of Knight Frank … The post Housing Finance takes real estate and infrastructure dialogue to Mbarara appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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dfcu urges stronger regional finance links to accelerate East African industrialisation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has called for stronger integration among financial institutions, regulators and central banks in East Africa to improve access to capital, strengthen industrial competitiveness and facilitate cross-border trade. Speaking at the Regional Industrialisation Conference organised by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) at Serena Kampala on August 18, … The post dfcu urges stronger regional finance links to accelerate East African industrialisation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Six Ugandan truck drivers missing after armed men seize vehicles in South Sudan
Uganda Truck union leader Asadu Musisi Sentongo calls for EAC intervention Juba, South Sudan | URN | Six Ugandan truck drivers are missing after armed men reportedly abducted them and seized their trucks in Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan. The drivers were reportedly abducted between Tuesday and Wednesday morning at Mina … The post Six Ugandan truck drivers missing after armed men seize vehicles in South Sudan appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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MTN MoMo launches campaign to promote responsible digital borrowing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has launched a nationwide financial literacy campaign aimed at encouraging customers to borrow responsibly, repay their digital loans on time and build stronger credit habits. The campaign, launched in Kampala on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, is being conducted under the tagline "Borrow. Pay Back. Neela … The post MTN MoMo launches campaign to promote responsible digital borrowing appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
Police confirms Mutotwe Kafwayas death amid growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
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Suspect arrested over alleged theft of more than 600 bikes
Mbale, Uganda | URN | Police in Mbale City have arrested a suspected motorcycle thief who allegedly confessed to stealing more than 600 motorcycles from the Sebei sub-region and neighbouring districts over the past two years. The suspect, identified as Victor Kiplangat alias Boyi, a resident of Mengya in Kween District, was arrested in Mbale City … The post Suspect arrested over alleged theft of more than 600 bikes appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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COSASE probe stalls as UCAA's Director General misses corruption hearing
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament's probe into alleged corruption at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) hit a roadblock on Wednesday after the authority's Director General and Accounting Officer, Fred K. Bamwesigye, failed to appear before the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE). Bamwesigye reportedly did not turn up because he … The post COSASE probe stalls as UCAA's Director General misses corruption hearing appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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PICTURES: Janet Museveni welcomes Bishop Osborn
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | First Lady Janet Museveni has today welcomed international evangelist Bishop Dr LaDonna C. Osborn at State House Entebbe. She is here for Pastor Patience Rwabwogo's consecration as an Episcopal bishop on August 23. It is one of the first public appearances for the First Lady, who has been … The post PICTURES: Janet Museveni welcomes Bishop Osborn appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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