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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | Just three months after its launch, the National Social Security Fund’s (NSSF) flagship voluntary savings product, Smartlife Flexi, has surpassed Shs5 billion in savings, with informal sector micro-savers leading the charge. Praised for its flexibility, the product targets informal sector workers and the self-employed, while …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has called on troops to uphold discipline and professionalism as they prepare for deployment to South Sudan under “Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya.” The deployment follows a request by the …

    Over 10,000 Registration Assistants commence training for Mass enrolment and Mass Renewal exercise Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Registration Assistants will soon be deployed across the country to collect, capture, and update bio data and biometrics of Ugandans at parish level. At each and every parish across the …

Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda. Gen Kainerugaba is scheduled to hold discussions with senior leaders of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) and meet with Rwandan President H.E. Paul Kagame. …

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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a heartwarming celebration of unity, diversity, and shared values, Uganda Airlines recently hosted a special Iftar dinner, bringing together distinguished guests, stakeholders, and friends to mark the holy month of Ramadan. The event, held in the spirit of reflection and compassion, underscored the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Governing Council of the East African Development Bank (EADB) is mulling increased lending and corporate social investment programs to the private sector to create jobs, especially for youth and women. This was revealed during the ordinary meeting of the EADB Council held in …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | As global coffee prices continue to rise, farmers are set to benefit for a longer period, with factors contributing to the surge still ongoing. As of March 18, 2025, the farmgate prices for coffee in Uganda are as follows: Kiboko: UGX 7,800-8,500, FAQ: UGX …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEEPENDET | In a landmark move to address the growing issue of problem gambling among students, Makerere University’s Guild leadership signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) on Monday, March 17, 2025. The responsible gaming partnership will be …

NAIROBI, KENYA | THE INDEPENDENT | “Lights, Camera, Empowerment: Celebrating Women in Film for International Women’s Month” As the world celebrates International Women’s Day this month, the film and television industry is revealing itself as a powerful arena of gender transformation, and a highly effected vehicle for empowering women. This especially …