Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Charles Martin Wamika the Bishop of Jinja Diocese passed on today afternoon. “It is of deep sorrow that and christian hope in the resurrection that the Diocese of Jinja anounces the passing on of our beloved shepherd, Rt. Charles Martin Wamika, Bishop of Jinja, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Care and Assistance for Forced Migrants (CAFOMI) has been recognized and awarded second runners-up in the Programmatic impact (National) category at the 2025 WASH Impact and Influence Awards held early this month. “CAFOMI has achieved far-reaching impact in Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH. We …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda on Tuesday unveiled a newly branded roundabout in Arua City and reopened its modernised MTN Service Centre, underscoring its commitment to enhancing customer experience and contributing to urban beautification across the country. The developments, launched during Customer Service Week, highlight MTN’s continued …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, the Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, has called on government agencies, civil society organizations, academia, and development partners to work together so that Uganda can fully benefit from opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mbadi …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A recent donation of maternal health equipment worth sh44 million to Rukoki Health Centre IV in Kasese District by Stanbic Bank Uganda will help resolve close to 90% of the facility’s prevailing maternity ward challenges. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Dr. Edward Wefula, the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has endorsed the composition of special interest groups in ahead of the 2026 electoral cycle. The approval follows a review of the representation of the special interest groups, in accordance with the Constitution and the Parliamentary Elections Act. In the plenary sitting held …
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In a move to advance sustainable mobility and economic empowerment, NOVA Microfinance, a leading provider of inclusive and green financial services, has partnered with Spiro, a pioneer in electric mobility solutions. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NOVA Microfinance Partners has partnered with Spiro to boost the financing of e-mobility in Uganda’s …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda will receive more than two billion U.S. dollars in new concessional financing from the World Bank over the next three financial years to support the East African country’s development agenda, a senior government official said Tuesday. Ramathan Ggoobi, permanent secretary and secretary to the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda’s Chief Financial Officer, Peter Ssenyange has picked up double accolades at the just-concluded annual Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards. Ssenyange received two accolades, the CFO of the Year and the Sustainability Award, at the event which seeks to celebrate exceptional leaders …
Read More »Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alur Kingdom has called on couples preparing for marriage to undergo HIV testing as part of efforts to curb the rising cases of gender-based violence and promote healthier relationships within communities. The call was made during the MTN-Kopu P’min Ubimu 4th Edition held at …
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