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  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Node Group was crowned Best PR Agency of the Year at the 9th PRAU Excellence Awards, held on 4 December 2025 at Protea Hotel in Kampala. The agency also received a Certificate of Recognition for Best Social/Digital Communication Campaign, marking a strong milestone …

BakigaNation Unveils Rukundo Egumeho – Nohiri Yeitu: A Kikiga Christmas Festival Lighting Up Kampala on Sunday 14th December, 2026 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The city is about to feel the hills. BakigaNation has announced the next edition of its signature cultural festival, Rukundo Egumeho – Nohiri Yeitu, set to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, together with the Centenary Group of Companies have made a contribution of sh70 million to Kasese Diocese in support of preparations for the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations. The contribution was made during a fundraising dinner organized by Kasese Diocese held at …

A comprehensive, accessible medical insurance product designed to deliver inclusive, high-value healthcare for Ugandans. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank, in partnership with Jubilee Health Insurance, has officially launched dfcu BlueCare, a fully packaged medical insurance solution aimed at making quality healthcare more accessible, affordable, and dependable for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and the US have today signed a $2.3 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that should, after five years, produce an effective health system that is sustained and owned by the Government of Uganda’s institutions and communities. In the MOU, the government of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Group Africa has confirmed the panel of speakers for Uganda’s inaugural State of Marketing Address, a new pre-event masterclass that will precede the 5th edition of the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS). The address will be held on Thursday, 11 December 2025, from …

Kyenjojo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Museveni has directed Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi to urgently address concerns regarding the distribution and management of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in Kyenjojo District. The directive follows reports of mismanagement and discriminatory practices in the allocation of funds, which were …

   Tech-Fellowship to Nurture Next Generation Digital Leaders Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, today announced the launch of its ‘Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship’ initiative in Uganda. The initiative will award 20 Tech Fellowships to Ugandan undergraduates from low-income …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) last Thursday handed a Lifetime Achievement Award to renowned strategic and corporate communication professional Sarah Kagingo in recognition of her decades-long contribution to advancing excellence in public relations, strategic communication, and reputation management in Uganda. A respected communication strategist, founder …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) has launched a festive campaign dubbed “Pearl Santa”, an initiative to celebrate its customers across select branches countrywide. There will be surprise visits from Pearl Santa, who will share the joy of the Christmas spirit. Pearl Santa will visit …