Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, in partnership with Smart Girls Foundation, has graduated 298 youths under its Girls in Tech and Girls with Tools initiatives, expanding efforts to reduce youth unemployment and close the digital skills gap in one of Africa’s youngest nations. The cohort included 248 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Uganda has officially launched its 2025 Campus Recruitment Programme at Makerere University, targeting final-year students and recent graduates in ICT-related fields including electrical and telecommunications engineering, cybersecurity, software development, finance, logistics, industrial engineering, human resources, and public administration. Held on July 17 under …
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Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents of Kotido Secondary School are concerned about the mass expulsion of female students due to teenage pregnancies. On Monday (7th July), the Head Teacher, Emmanuel Lokedi, suspended nine students indefinitely for being pregnant. It followed a compulsory pregnancy test sanctioned by the school …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The SRHR Alliance Uganda has announced the end of the WE LEAD programme, a five-year initiative that focused on strengthening the position of sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of young women. The announcement of the end of the programme was marked with …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French Ambassador’s residence in Kampala was abuzz with activity as guests gathered to celebrate Bastille Day, a pivotal moment commemorating the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, which marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The event highlighted the deep and …
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ENTEBBE, Uganda | Xinhua | Hosts Uganda have suffered defeat to Namibia in the opening match at the ongoing Pearl of Africa Cricket T20 Series in Entebbe, Uganda. Namibia battled first and put on 145/6 in 20 overs, while Uganda chased and collapsed at 143/5 in all 20 overs. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) Uganda successfully hosted its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Sheraton Hotel, Rwenzori Ballroom, bringing together over 300 stakeholders. The event provided a comprehensive overview of the OMIG Unit Trust Funds’ performance and strategic direction for the financial …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hassan Saleh and Gloria Byamugisha have been appointed Non-Executive Directors to the Absa Bank Uganda Board. Hassan Saleh is a seasoned business executive with extensive experience across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), telecommunications, and broadcasting sectors, while Gloria Byamugisha is a distinguished human resource professional with over …
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Q&A with Isaac Bigirwa, Head of Cards and Payments, dfcu Bank Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an era where speed and convenience are everything, dfcu Bank has introduced a game-changing solution for Uganda’s small business owners. The dfcu SME Mobi Loan, launched in June 2025, offers fast, unsecured …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe International Airport recorded its second largest number of passengers in June, registering 213,217 international passengers in a single month, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The number includes 106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures giving an average of 7,107 arrivals and departures …
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