Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has today agreed to give Umukuuka wa Bugisu office furniture, three desktop computers, and an undisclosed number of computer tablets under a collaboration agreement on the joint collection, analysis, and dissemination of statistics in the Bugisu region. UBOS …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Code Forces, a group that emerged winner at the Absa GirlCode 2025 hackathon in Kampala, has emerged third on the continental level, out of eight African cities that competed. The Ugandans came third at the 11th edition of the annual GirlCode-Hackathon held on 12 October …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pride Bank Uganda has announced the launch of Pride Care, a groundbreaking product that integrates health insurance directly into customer savings accounts. Developed in partnership with Jubilee Health Insurance and Padre Pio Insurance Brokers, the product marks a milestone in Uganda’s financial services sector, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CFAO Mobility Uganda has announced the return of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, marking the third national edition in Uganda and the 19th edition globally. The competition targets children aged 15 years and below, seeking to express their creativity by imagining the future of …
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SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Defense Calls State Witness’ Evidence “a Disgraceful Pack of Lies” Yesterday, October 20, the defense continued its cross-examination of the lead investigator in this case, DSP Bibiana …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee on Education and Sports is expected to present a report to Parliament within two weeks, on two petitions on disparity in teachers’ pay. The petitions were brought before Parliament by the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) and the Uganda Technical and Vocational …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), based on Kanjokya Street in Kampala, has signed a partnership agreement with the Austrian Embassy/Development Cooperation to deliver governance and accountability training for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Uganda. The agreement was signed on October 17, 2025. The two-day training, …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB), through its Enterprise Development Program (EDP), has graduated a new cohort of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Mbale, equipping participants with critical business skills and investor-readiness knowledge to drive sustainable growth. Delivered in partnership with Makerere University Business …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers have hailed the late former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Amollo Odinga for his Pan Africanism spirit saying that he was a leader revered across Africa and the whole world. Odinga died in India on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 after he reportedly suffering a …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda will lead a three-day strategic visit to oil and gas operations in the Albertine Graben this week, the company announced Monday. The delegation, scheduled to tour the area from October 21-23, will be led by the company’s Managing Director, Joanita Mukasa …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
