Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has been recognized for its commitment to workplace safety, receiving top honors at the 2025 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Awards. The awards, organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, saw Vivo Energy Uganda. , the company …
Read More »Why High Court upheld TAT Ruling in URA vs BOU pension scheme tax dispute
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court’s dismissal of an appeal by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) against the Trustees of the Bank of Uganda Defined Benefit Scheme, affirmed that the Scheme qualifies as a Settlor Trust under the Income Tax Act. The judgment, experts say, clarified and sets out …
Read More »MENTAL HEALTH: Hima Cement partners with Nnabagereka Fund in new initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 young people aged 8 to 23 have showcased their creativity through a national mental health writing competition, with five finalists each receiving sh3 million toward their education at the the Queen’s Ball 2025 on Friday night. In a night that blended elegance with …
Read More »Kasana-Luwero Diocese forms committee to combat human trafficking
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, has established a committee to fight human trafficking. The initiative aims to raise awareness, prevent victimisation, and collaborate with various stakeholders across the diocese. The Diocese covers three civic districts: Luwero, …
Read More »Online learning surges in Africa as demand for tech and market-ready skills increases
Online tech courses surge in Africa as learners seek in-demand skills to crack a tough job market. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Young Africans are increasingly sidestepping traditional degrees in favour of online tech courses that promise faster, more practical routes to employment as the job market tightens and …
Read More »🟥 Police confirm Rajiv Ruparelia dead in road crash
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Police Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan ASP Luke Owoyesigyire has confirmed that a single fatal crash, on 03/05/2025 at 1:54am on the Entebbe expressway claimed the life of Rajiv Ruparelia (35), son of business tycoon Dr Sudhir Ruparelia. Owoyesigyire stated that a white Nissan GTR (UAT 638L) crashed, …
Read More »Kiteezi Disaster: CEHURD drags KCCA, NEMA to court
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human rights advocacy organisation Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) has petitioned the Civil Division of the High Court over, among others, failure by the government to decommission the Kiteezi landfill promptly, violating settlers’ rights to a clean and healthy environment. In …
Read More »UBL hosts child protection training for farmers and aggregators
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has held a child protection training at its site in Luzira today, bringing together 40 smallholder farmers and aggregators from its supply chain. To further widen the impact, the participants are expected to train other farmers and other actors in …
Read More »Govt switches from Elite to Clonal Robusta in Northern Uganda
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is gradually phasing out the growing of the Elite Robusta coffee varieties in Northern Uganda, opting instead to promote the cultivation of Clonal Robusta coffee varieties. The strategic shift started in 2021, aims at boosting …
Read More »I&M Bank Uganda reports 77% profit growth, strong financial performance in 2024
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | I&M Bank Uganda delivered a robust financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2024, as the institution reported significant growth across key financial metrics, including profit after tax, total assets, total revenue, net loans and advances, customer deposits, and shareholders’ equity. The bank’s success came amid strong national economic indicators, with Uganda’s GDP …
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