Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Old Mutual Uganda has officially launched Private Wealth, a new offering designed to help Ugandans manage, grow, and protect their assets, particularly in legacy and estate planning. The launch marks a significant milestone in the country’s evolving investment culture, as more Ugandans begin to …
Read More »UN Women launches coding hub in Jinja to empower Uganda’s next generation of female tech leaders
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has today launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) at Wanyange Girls’ Secondary School in Jinja. The initiative aims to equip girls with essential digital …
Read More »Housing Finance earns national recognition for advancing agriculture, small business recovery
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank received two prestigious national awards in recognition of its critical role in strengthening Uganda’s economic resilience. The Bank was honored by the Bank of Uganda with the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) Award and the Small Business Recovery Fund (SBRF) Award. These …
Read More »NCBA Bank unveiled as platinum sponsor of 4th edition Auto Show Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda has been officially announced as the platinum sponsor of the 4th edition of Auto Show Kampala, scheduled to take place on July 12 and 13 at the Kololo Independence Grounds. The announcement was made during a press conference held at NCBA’s …
Read More »Several pilgrims injured in Tororo accident after bus overturns
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 55 pilgrims narrowly escaped death on Tuesday, 4th June 2025, when the bus they were traveling in overturned at Opedede Corner in Osukuru Town Council, Tororo District. The victims, who were returning from the annual Martyrs Day celebrations in Namugongo, sustained varying …
Read More »Court denies bail to man accused of forging Janet Museveni’s signature
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to Kenneth Niwamanya, a 25-year-old man facing charges of forging the signature of First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni. Niwamanya was denied bail on Wednesday by Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi, who …
Read More »Uganda hands over 23 confiscated boat engines to DRC
Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has handed over 23 confiscated boat engines to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government officials. The 23 boat engines, together with 19 fishing boats, were handed over to the Congolese government officials at Butiaba landing site in Butiaba town council, Buliisa …
Read More »Dr. Nyathirombo to be honored in national thanksgiving ceremony for groundbreaking medical contributions
Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Director, senior Ministry of Health officials, and distinguished doctors from across East Africa and beyond are expected to attend thanksgiving prayers in honor of Dr. Amos Nyathirombo, a renowned ophthalmologist and drug researcher, following his …
Read More »Sanitation crisis grips malembo landing site as latrines fill up
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 3,000 residents of Malembo landing site in Kyesiiga Sub-county, Masaka District, are living in fear due to worsening sanitation conditions, following the collapse of the area’s only two pit latrines. The community is grappling with open defecation and use of nearby bushes, …
Read More »Boda-Boda Rider’s Union unleashes products to fully empower members
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In yet another move to empower riders nationwide, the BodaBoda Riders Cooperative Union on Wednesday unleashed several products to empower members that use the ride-hailing app, Union App. At a colorful event at Garden City in Kampala, Uganda’s top boda-boda cooperative officially launched Union …
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