KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | The Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) hosted its 14th Annual Insurance Agents Awards Gala at Hotel Africana on April 30, 2025. The event, themed “Celebrating Agents as Catalysts of Change in the Industry,” aimed to recognize and motivate top-performing insurance agents across the country. The …
Read More »Housing Finance Bank and Easy Housing launch innovative green housing partnership
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a landmark partnership set to transform home ownership in Uganda, Housing Finance Bank has joined forces with Easy Housing to provide sustainable, affordable housing solutions tailored to the needs of everyday Ugandans, the two companies announced recently. This strategic collaboration goes beyond traditional …
Read More »Nile Breweries Limited Jinja plant named overall winner at 2025 Occupational Health and Safety awards
JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), Jinja Plant, has been honored as the overall winner at the 2025 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awards. Hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the awards celebrate excellence in OHS practices across Uganda. NBL also clinched …
Read More »Cultural leaders urged to strengthen inter-cultural relations
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cultural leaders have been urged to strengthen intercultural relations to promote peace, unity, and development within their institutions and communities. The call was made during the official enthronement of Prof. Willy Okullo as the Arak Okwero Yito Clan Chief. Leaders who attended the ceremony emphasized …
Read More »All set as 33 million Ugandans await mass national ID enrollment, renewal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The mass enrollment and renewal drive that rolls off on May 27, is expected to benefit over 33 million Ugandans — including 15.8 million whose National IDs are set to expire by June 2025, and another 17.2 million citizens, many of …
Read More »Digi Loan, Online portal to demystify financial services for Absa Bank Uganda customers
With the new Digi Loan, eligible customers can instantly borrow between sh20,000 and sh2 million with no paperwork, no queues, and no branch visit required Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today unveiled two new digital innovations, Digi Loans and Online Account Opening, aimed at meeting …
Read More »Uganda, DRC sign agreement to improve border security
Ituri, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and DRC have signed a deal to jointly address problems at the border, and for greater cooperation of the districts bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo. The cross-border peace agreement , which is aimed at mitigating the cross border crimes and controlling illegal …
Read More »Veteran journalists urged to prepare early for retirement
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Media practitioners have been urged to begin early retirement preparations amid growing concerns over poor pay and a lack of social security planning within the profession. The call was made during the belated celebration of the World Press Freedom Day organized by the Northern …
Read More »Dozens feared dead after YY coach crashes on Katosi road
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A YY coach overturned and crashed Monday evening on the Mukono- Katosi- Jinja road , reportedly killing dozens of passengers. “We confirm a single fatal road crash that occurred Today, May 5, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM in Makindu Village, along the Kisoga–Nyenga Road …
Read More »Tension at a new high as Arua City gets set for Mayoral race ahead of 2026 Elections
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As days for party nominations drew closer and political consultations intensiied ahead of the 2026 general elections, aspirants for the Arua City Mayoral position have begun speaking out to counter what they describe as increasing waves of mudslinging and malice among candidates and their …
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