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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has posted a 28.7% jump in after-tax profit for the first half of 2025, buoyed by strong growth in data services, which offset a fall in voice revenues. The telecom firm reported a profit after tax of Ushs 197.2 billion, up from …

   Money from chairty walk to help transform lives of children living with disabilities Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In a decisive step towards continuing its commitment to accessible and affordable treatment for children with disabilities, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda (CoRSU) has today launched the Annual CoRSU Walk under …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of people gathered at the Kololo Independence Grounds and major towns across the country today to participate in the 14th edition of the Rotary Cancer Run, showing a united commitment to the fight against cancer. Held under the theme “Many Cancers, One …

Buliisa, Uganda | Xinhua | An 80-meter-long mural depicting Uganda’s national bird, the crested crane, alongside a Chinese dragon symbolizing harmony, stood as the centerpiece of a cultural gala recently held in Kasinyi Village, a remote community in western Uganda’s Buliisa District. The event, organized by Chinese oil company Sinopec, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great pay TV, and the National Producers Guild of Uganda, the professional body dedicated to promoting and supporting the interests of film producers in the country, held a workshop for 150 Ugandan producers aimed at strengthening their knowledge on business …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  On a night that will be remembered for long in Ugandan music history, the Millennium Grounds Lugogo became a kingdom of rhythm and revelry as thousands of fans and supporters gathered for Cindy’s King Herself Royal Experience concert at Millennium Grounds on Friday. The …

MBALE, Uganda | Xinhua | Chinese-funded industrial parks and factories are playing a vital role in driving Uganda’s industrial transformation, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said on Friday. He made the remarks when visiting the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park in the eastern city of Mbale. Museveni, who inaugurated four new Chinese-invested …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When employers weigh new automation tools, the promise of efficiency often collides with the fear of job loss. Will staff see it as progress—or a quiet replacement plan? For Solutech Limited, the answer has always been clear: technology should empower people, not displace them. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Safal Uganda Baati Foundation will on Sunday, August 31, join thousands of Ugandans in the Rotary Cancer Run, underscoring its commitment to advancing public health through community-driven action. The Foundation, which operates as the corporate social responsibility arm of Uganda Baati Limited, will participate …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN MoMo continues to innovate and introduce services that align with customers’ needs, according to Richard Yego, CEO of MTN MoMo Uganda. Yego made the remarks on Aug.28 as he officially unveiled the “Power to Win” promotion, which gives customers across Uganda a chance …