Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda’s ambition to position itself as a regional hub for virtual assets took center stage at the Blockchain summit as top regulators, industry leaders and innovators convened at the summit held at the Four Points Hotel in Kampala. The day-long meeting delivered the …
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Vivo Energy expands Shell network to 195 Sites with launch of modern Mawanda road station Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has marked a major milestone in its retail expansion with the commissioning of four new Shell service stations in 2025, bringing its nationwide network to over …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced a transformative partnership with FinCom Technologies, the creators of the SchoolPay platform, to deliver the first fully digital lending solution for schools in the country. The collaboration gives thousands of private education institutions immediate access to pre-scored, cash flow-aligned …
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The country’s exporter base, though expanding, remains concentrated Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s coffee industry is having a moment. Export earnings for the 2024/25 coffee year rose to US$2.3bn (Shs 8.1 trillion), a 64% jump on the previous year, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). Export …
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Kabojja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A strategic collaboration between BrighterMonday Uganda and the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Female Campus, Kabojja, delivered a high-impact Career Clinic on Tuesday, offering students hands-on training in artificial intelligence tools, soft skills, and workplace readiness. The clinic, held under the theme “Her Path, Her …
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Rukiga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda has praised President Yoweri Museveni for what he described as major improvements in Uganda’s health indicators, noting significant gains in life expectancy and reductions in infant mortality. Rugunda made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing NRM supporters gathered at …
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FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Any seasoned festival-goer will tell you that the golden rule for Nyege Nyege is that it’s a marathon, not a sprint. This year, Uganda Breweries Limited built a sanctuary to support the festival journey with their Hydration Fun Zone, promoting responsible drinking. In a continued …
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Bank of Uganda Grants Operating License to Pearl Bank Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued an operating license to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited, which formerly operated as PostBank Uganda, paving the way for the institution to commence business under its new name and identity. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials say the Akii Bua Stadium, currently under construction in Lira City, is more than just an architectural piece but embodies the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) commitment to regional equity and development. The stadium is fast becoming a flagship of the government’s vision to …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Uganda netball national team She Cranes has traveled to Scotland for the Celtic Netball Cup 2025 slated for November 26-30 at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow. Rashid Mubiru, the She Cranes head coach, told Xinhua on Monday that they have prepared well and will …
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