Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Medical Stores (NMS) has warned of a looming shortage of vaccines for children following the imposition of a 2.5 per cent Value Added Tax on medical supplies which took effect on 01 July 2025. This revelation was made by the General Manager of …
Read More »Museveni fronts flat approach for cattle compensation plan
Otuke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said government is considering a flat-rate cattle compensation plan across northern Uganda, a proposal he has discussed with leaders in Lango, Teso and Acholi sub-regions. Speaking at campaign rallies in Alebtong and later in Otuke District on Thursday, Museveni …
Read More »From Uganda to the Netherlands: dfcu Bank helps equip farmers with global agribusiness skills
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank, in partnership with Vision Group, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Koudijs BV, has officially flagged off the winners of the 2024 Best Farmers Competition for a transformative, week-long study tour in the Netherlands. The ceremony, …
Read More »Vivo Energy Uganda gives CoRSU Walk 2025 Shs10 Million boost
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has announced a sponsorship of Shs10 million towards the CoRSU Walk 2025, reaffirming its commitment to healthcare through community investment. This marks the second consecutive year that the marketer and distributor of Shell fuels and lubricants is supporting the fundraising event …
Read More »Why you should ‘disrupt’ NIRA offices for your child’s immediate birth and NIN registration
COMMENT | PETER OKWALINGA | On September 16th, Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Identity Day. To mark the occasion, NIRA took services closest to parents by conducting instant birth and National Identification Number (NIN) registrations at high-volume hospitals across the country. It was a symbolic, …
Read More »Innovative car insurance product ‘Protecta Bode’ storms Ugandan market
Liberty General Insurance unveils “Protecta Bode” – An Affordable Car Body Coverage Solution in Partnership with Stanbic Bancassurance Agency & SafeCar by SafeBoda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is often a lot of drama at car accident scenes across the country, with drivers of the concerned vehicles blaming each …
Read More »FINCA Uganda takes banking to the doorstep with digital field automation
Kampala, Uganda | Fred Onzima | As Uganda’s financial landscape continues to embrace digital technology, a new initiative by FINCA Uganda is aiming to bridge the gap between digital banking and underserved communities. While mobile banking apps, USSD codes, agent networks, and online platforms have improved access to financial services nationwide, …
Read More »Uganda launches presidential campaigns ahead of 2026 polls
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Monday officially launched presidential campaigns, with eight candidates, including incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, vying for the East African country’s top office in the 2026 polls. The campaigns will run for three months across all 146 districts before culminating in the presidential election on …
Read More »Museveni hails Magoola, says science will push Uganda into new economic phase
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has indicated that the Ugandan economy will reap big from the knowledge economy, that includes biotechnology breakthroughs led by Dr. Matthias Magoola, the Founder of pharmaceutical firm Dei BioPharma Ltd. While launching the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto for the …
Read More »Uganda Baati to showcase building solutions at UMA trade fair
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited (UBL) has confirmed its participation in the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, which will run from October 2 to 12, 2025, at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo, it said in a news write-up shared on Sept.29. The trade fair, organized …
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