Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) has been honoured by Mastercard for recording the highest point-of-sale (POS) transaction volumes in Uganda’s banking sector, reaffirming its position as a front-runner in the country’s digital payments landscape. The recognition was presented during an official ceremony by Ali …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a world that often feels uncertain, one of the most reassuring gifts we can offer the next generation is stability. Not just in words or wishes, but in action. Housing Finance Bank’s Toto’s Treasure Account is a beautiful reflection of that promise, an …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections tribunal has concluded the hearing of petitions of Members of Parliament arising from the July 17th party primaries. Addressing journalists in Kampala on Tuesday, the NRM Director for Legal Affairs Counsel Enoch Barata, confirmed that the tribunal will …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outbreak of African Swine Fever has slowed down in Luwero district, giving a sigh of relief to pig farmers and consumers. On July 18th, 2025, Dr. Anna Rose Ademun, the Commissioner in charge of Animal Health, imposed quarantine restrictions on Luwero town following …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University and the academic world are mourning the late Dr Brian Semujju. At a requiem service held at St Francis Chapel, Makerere, Prof James Kiwanuka, the Dean of Journalism from Uganda Christian University (UCU), who met the deceased in 2016, said he quickly …
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From coffee beans to billion-dollar dreams, Tugume is brewing a revolution in Uganda’s highlands—one innovation at a time Ntungamo, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In the rolling hills of Rwashemire, Ntungamo district, a bold business dream is taking shape—one that promises to redefine Uganda’s coffee economy and transform its role …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Mukono police are investigating the death of a Seeta High School student who allegedly drowned at the school’s Mbalala Campus under unclear circumstances. The school had remained silent for nearly 24 hours, fuelling fear and speculation in the community. On Monday morning, rumours of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda grapples with mounting humanitarian needs and shrinking resources, the Austrian government has stepped in with a lifeline by committing UGX 6.7 billion (USD 1.8 million) to support water, sanitation, and hygiene services in refugee-hosting districts. The funding comes at a critical time …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Road construction in Luwero District has been severely hampered by inadequate equipment, leaving residents grappling with impassable roads and rising concerns ahead of the rainy season. In 2015, the government donated road maintenance equipment to Luwero District as part of a broader plan to reduce …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja City authorities have finalized plans to expand sanitary facilities at the Source of the River Nile tourist site in response to growing concerns from tour operators over the site’s limited toilet infrastructure. Currently, the iconic site hosts only four public toilets shared between male …
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