Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Paul Ssemogerere, has asked the Minister of Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajat Minsa Kabanda, to take action on the ongoing encroachment of St. Balikudembe and St. Athanasius shrines at St. Balikudembe Market, commonly known as Owino. In his letter, …
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ENTEBBE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to promote environmental conservation and enhance aviation safety, Uganda Airlines has launched a community clean-up initiative in Kigungu, Entebbe. The airline conducted its first clean-up last weekend as part of its broader Flight Path Sustainability Project, aimed at mitigating bird strikes at …
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Kalisiiso , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All seed secondary schools across the country will shortly be connected to the hydro-electric power line to support digital-based learning, the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development has committed. Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, revealed that as a priority, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has expressed concern over what they say are inexplicable delays in hearing cases in which their President, Isaac Ssemakadde, wants the Court to restore his right to liberty and set aside the warrant of arrest and a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Activist and two-time Kampala Central parliamentary contender Harold Kaija has announced his candidacy for the Nansana Municipality MP seat in the 2026 elections. Kaija, who previously contested in 2016 and 2021, lost both times to Muhammad Nsereko, an NRM-leaning independent in Kampala Central. In …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One hundred young Ugandans will soon start advanced studies in Oil and Gas operations and maintenance in France, Malaysia, and Oman in preparation for their future deployment on the Tilenga project . This group, that will be key in the production phase of the …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | SHONA Capital, a Ugandan small and medium support investment firm, has secured 1.84 Billion Shillings to support SMEs with high potential to grow and flourish. The money was mobilised under a partnership with Cornerstone Asset Managers, from high-net-worth individuals with the idea to support …
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The groundbreaking insurance plan, first of its kind on the Uganda market aims to alleviate the financial burden that comes after hospitalization, ensuring that families can focus on recovery rather than worrying about expenses. ✳ Customers on the Equi-Life cover will pay sh3,000 per month, securing coverage of sh50,000 per …
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JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Women Network- UWONET has raised the need for gender sensitivity during electoral processes to ignite increased women’s participation in elective politics. During their ongoing clinics geared towards ensuring women’s participation in elective politics within the Busoga sub-region, UWONET argues that balancing up civic spaces …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Uganda’s Board of Directors picked Keith Kalyegira as the new Chairman of the Board, effective 1 March 2025. Keith is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and …
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