Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s economy reportedly loses billions of dollars annually due to reduced productivity, according to various reports. A major contributor to this loss is traffic congestion. A World Bank report estimates that at least US$800 million—equivalent to nearly 3 trillion Ugandan Shillings—is lost each year as commuters …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In response to the alarming rise in drowning incidents across Uganda, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has launched a nationwide community-based campaign aimed at promoting water safety awareness among lakeside communities. The campaign, titled Tulwanyise Okubbira (Let’s Fight Drowning), was officially launched on 25th July …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | In 2018, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) embarked on the upgrade and reconstruction of city roads, targeting some of the most worn-out roads. These were done with financing from the World Bank under the Second Kampala Institutional and Infrastructure Development Project (KIIDP 2) and …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant move to champion inclusivity and belonging in the workplace, BrighterMonday Uganda, a leader in tech recruitment and HR solutions, recently hosted “HR Fusion: Creating Inclusive: Fostering Belonging for Every Talent To Thrive at Work.” The event, held on July 25, 2025, …
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Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least four people have been confirmed dead and 13 others seriously injured following a road accident this morning in Busia District. The incident occurred at around 6:40 a.m. at Amungura Bridge along the Busia–Tororo Road, when a Toyota Hiace, registration number UA 889AM, plunged …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The West Nile Development Association (WENDA) has launched a school mentoring program aimed at addressing rising school dropout rates and behavioral challenges among learners in the region. According to recent statistics from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), 60 percent of children in the West …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Doctors attending the 27th Annual Conference of Medical Councils of Africa have asked regulators to consider the working conditions they face when handling medical negligence cases. Speaking at the conference, Dr. Henry Luweesi, a general surgeon who recently served a six-month suspension for medical negligence, …
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Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of women in Pader District who depend on shea butter for survival are trekking long distances to neighboring districts in search of raw materials, as the felling of shea nut trees intensifies. Charcoal producers and land developers continue to cut down mature shea trees …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda is set to host the first-ever Uganda Development Finance Summit from September 1 to 2, 2025, at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Kampala. Organized by the Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the high-level summit will take place under the theme “Transforming Africa through National …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pride Bank Limited has been awarded the Agri-Finance Award (Credit Finance) at the prestigious Annual Agricultural Awards. In an evening themed: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Agriculture, the award recognizes the bank’s exceptional contribution to agricultural financing and its pivotal role in transforming Uganda’s agricultural …
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