East Africa Powers Airtel Africa’s growth with strong performance across voice, data and mobile money Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa has reported a resilient performance in its East African operations for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, underscoring the region’s strategic role in the company’s overall success. …
Read More »Bayobab Uganda activates key fibre optic cable along railway line linking Kampala and Malaba.
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Bayobab Uganda, the digital infrastructure division of MTN Group, officially launched a significant new fibre optic route utilising the Uganda Railway corridor between Kampala and Malaba. Hailed as the shortest and fastest connection, the Uganda Railway National Long Distance (NLD) route spans 260 kilometres, …
Read More »Mbale SS wins 2025 NIRA schools debate
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale Secondary School has emerged overall winner of the 2025 NIRA Schools Debate, with Bweranyangi Girls Secondary School first runner-up and Kitante Hill Secondary School second runner-up. The event, organised by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to raise awareness about the Identity …
Read More »MTN reaffirms commitment to Uganda as strategic market
MTN Group delegation visits Uganda, pays courtesy visit to President Yoweri Museveni Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A high-level delegation from MTN Group, led by Chairman Mcebisi Jonas and Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita, visited Uganda this week to engage with national leaders and key stakeholders, reaffirming the …
Read More »Uganda Waragi adds flavor to Anne Kansiime 10-year Grill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Sheraton Gardens on Friday hosted a night of laughter, wit and unapologetic roasting with the Comedy Grill toasting 10 years of Anne Kansiime. The evening started with an air of excitement and a warm red-carpet welcome as guests were tastefully snapped and then …
Read More »Soroti erupts as Calvin Echodu homecoming sets mouthwatering NRM CEC clash
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti was gripped with excitement today as Calvin Echodu, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer for Soroti City West, was welcomed home to launch his bid for the position of NRM Vice Chairman Eastern Region. Echodu, who seeks to unseat the …
Read More »Mbale Secondary School wins 2025 NIRA schools debate
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale Secondary School was declared the overall winner of the 2025 NIRA Schools Debate, with Bweranyangi Girls Secondary School as first runner-up and Kitante Hill Secondary School as second runner-up, according to a media statement released by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) …
Read More »Ngariam Sub County donates 1500 acres of land for cocoa, coffee production
KATAKWI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The residents of Ngariam Sub County in Katakwi District have donated 1500 acres of land to Cajila Africa Links Institute Limited for the cash crop production initiative program. The land belongs to John Otim, a retired Soldier, and Lucy Alupo for the cultivation of …
Read More »Human Rights Violations in Uganda: African Court writes to Museveni
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights wrote to President Museveni rising concern about human rights violations in Uganda. The Commissions particularly singled out the arrest and detention of Human Rights lawyer, Eron Kiiza. On 7 January 2025 during a court session, soldiers …
Read More »Rev. Msgr. Expedito Magembe to be buried on Monday
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archdiocese of Kampala has announced the funeral arrangements for Msgr. Expedito Magembe, scheduled to take place on May 11-12, 2025. His body will be expected to arrive at Mt. Sion Prayer Center, Bukalango on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m, and at 1:00 p.m a …
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