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MTN Uganda, WWF launch youth climate innovation challenge

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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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