The absence of credible information allows for misinformation that undermines the democratic process COMMENT | LAURA TYSON & LENNY MENDONCA | The Washington Post’s famous slogan, “Democracy Dies in Darkness,” is sadly coming true in many parts of the United States. The digital age has shattered newspapers’ business model, turning many …

Not-for-profit, Smile Train, to offer 54 high-quality capnographs Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a ground-breaking initiative, Smile Train is pioneering a comprehensive program to enhance the safety of paediatric anaesthesia and improve the care of children with cleft conditions across the country. Through a combination of specialised training for …

Why film is a cost-effective avenue that can be leveraged to create curiosity and sell a destination COMMENT | HASSAN SALEH | Entertainment and tourism have over the years collaborated developing a mutually beneficial relationship that has seen their paths cross that the two cannot be separated. As intertwined as these …

Artist deeply engages audience with the concept of the regular working woman ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Kafunda in Ugandan speak is generally a small working space on the roadside. The phrase Mama Kafunda is usually used on regular working women typically from humble social settings. Their work space will include …

When Mary Gargule was forced to leave school in grade seven, she would never have guessed that her little education would one day help her become one of the most respected – and needed – members of her community SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Born and raised in the village …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has unveiled The KCBU Agent App, its banking application that promises improved, faster, easily accessible and timely service delivery to customers looking for convenient financial services. The App will widen KCB’s footprint in Uganda in over 150 agent locations countrywide. The platform …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Standard Chartered recently announced the rollout of enhanced global parental leave benefits that will also benefit its employees in Uganda effective September 1, 2023. The Bank will standardise the amount of parental leave it offers, providing parents the option of undertaking more equitable caregiving responsibilities …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multi-lateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has recorded an 8% growth in assets to $30.1 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2023, driven by an increase in loans. The lender recorded a substantial growth in total interest income, which soared by an impressive …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Sept.21 Old Mutual Investment Group launched the first-ever dollar unit fund in Uganda, a move aimed to diversify and add to the quality of the investment opportunities on the market. The account was launched with an effective 5% annual interest rate, compared to the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines is set to start direct flights to Mumbai, India on 7th October 2023. Mumbai will bring the number of international flights by the national carrier to two after Dubai, with Guangzhou, China also planned in November, according to the management. The airline, code …