The program offers a comprehensive package including paid internship, mentorship, coaching, and support for 100 students pursuing higher education both locally and internationally. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned 100 scholars as the fourth cohort of Equity Leaders Program Uganda, joining 319 previously admitted scholars …

Officials break ground on new sh18 billion High Commission Chancery in Dodoma’s Government City Dodoma, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to start building a new High Commission Chancery on land donated to it by Tanzania. The project, valued at over TZS 14 billion (sh18.9 billion), is expected to be …

 East Africa Powers Airtel Africa’s growth with strong performance across voice, data and mobile money Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Airtel Africa has reported a resilient performance in its East African operations for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, underscoring the region’s strategic role in the company’s overall success. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Mbale Secondary School has emerged overall winner of the 2025 NIRA Schools Debate, with Bweranyangi Girls Secondary School first runner-up and Kitante Hill Secondary School second runner-up. The event, organised by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to raise awareness about the Identity …

MTN Group delegation visits Uganda, pays courtesy visit to President Yoweri Museveni Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A high-level delegation from MTN Group, led by Chairman Mcebisi Jonas and Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita, visited Uganda this week to engage with national leaders and key stakeholders, reaffirming the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Sheraton Gardens on Friday hosted a night of laughter, wit and unapologetic roasting with the Comedy Grill toasting 10 years of Anne Kansiime. The evening started with an air of excitement and a warm red-carpet welcome as guests were tastefully snapped and then …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti was gripped with excitement today as Calvin Echodu, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer for Soroti City West, was welcomed home to launch his bid for the position of NRM Vice Chairman Eastern Region. Echodu, who seeks to unseat the …

  COMMENT | ANTHONY OKUCU TWENY |  Uganda receives an average annual rainfall of about 1,200mm, making it one of the most water-rich countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, paradoxically, millions of Ugandans face water scarcity, rising water bills, and repeated flood disasters — largely due to neglect of one simple, …

  Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Agago have arrested a teacher over alleged aggravated defilement. Police foiled a mob justice attempt by the local community. Kenneth Omony, a 30-year-old primary seven teacher of Latinling Primary School in Geregere Sub County, was arrested on Thursday after he …

Harare, Zimbabwe | THE INDEPENDENT | Two former Uganda Open champions made the cut at the end of day two of a highly competitive Sunshine Tour golf event in Harare, Zimbabwe on Friday. Leading the pack and keeping home hopes alive is Zimbabwe’s Robson Chinhoi (71 & 68,) who won …