Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has officially launched the Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), a programme designed to support young people in creating business solutions that tackle food, energy, and water security challenges. The initiative, which began in …
Read More »ARAPAPA by Santa Anzo to headline Pearl of Africa Night at UNAA
New Orleans, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s premier fashion house, ARAPAPA by Santa Anzo, will take center stage at the 37th Annual UNAA Convention & Trade Expo. Hosted at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, the event runs from today, Friday, August 29, to September 1. The collaboration with …
Read More »Uganda to bid for chairmanship of the Universal Postal Union
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has briefed the Diplomatic Corps in Kampala about Uganda’s decision to submit her candidature for the chairmanship of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Council of Administration for the 2025–2029 cycle. The event, presided over by Amb. John L. Mugerwa, …
Read More »Works Minister commissions Foton Motors assembling plant at Namanve
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Works and Transport, General Katumba Wamala, has commissioned a Foton Motors assembling facility at the Foton Motors showroom in Namanve. Foton Motors, a subsidiary of Sunbelt Motors and globally recognised in the automotive manufacturing sector, launched the assembling facility in Uganda …
Read More »Why Ugandans keep electing lawmakers’ relatives
Serere, Uganda | Apophia Agiresaasi , Global Press Journal Uganda| Family ties are shaping Uganda’s Parliament. People who die in office are increasingly succeeded by close relatives — children, spouses or even siblings — and often with strong support from political parties and local communities. At least five members of …
Read More »Kenya and Uganda look to youth, technology to boost tourism
Uganda and Kenya to host 4th Cross-Border Tourism Conference in Malindi Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | East Africa’s tourism industry is set to take center stage as Uganda and Kenya prepare to host the 4th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference and Exhibition from 27th to 28th October 2025 at Ocean …
Read More »Museveni: NRM ready to tackle corruption in districts
NRM delegates conference closes with Museveni emphasizing war on corruption at district level Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni closed the NRM Delegates Conference Thursday with a strong call to leaders at all levels to intensify the fight against corruption, particularly in districts, warning that the vice undermines …
Read More »Equity Bank to showcase at UNAA 2025 in New Orleans
Explore Digital Banking, Cross-Boarder Transfers and Investment at the Equity Bank Booth New Orleans, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank is set to showcase tailored financial solutions for Ugandans in the diaspora at this week’s Uganda North America Association Convention in New Orleans. The Bank, which is one of the convention …
Read More »Over 82,000 people reported missing across Africa
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Wednesday that more than 82,000 people are currently missing across Africa due to armed conflict and violence. “This figure represents just a small fraction of those who have disappeared,” ICRC Regional Director for Africa Patrick Youssef …
Read More »Housing Finance commits Shs100m to 2025 NSSF Kampala Hills Run
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to education by committing Shs 100 million to the 2025 NSSF Kampala Hills Run. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Kololo Independence Grounds. This marks the Bank’s second year partnering with the NSSF …
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