Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has approved the construction of a flyover along the Kampala–Jinja Highway at Nama Sub-county, Mukono District, in a move aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety for thousands of workers employed in the Mbalala Industrial Park. The decision follows a passionate appeal …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank (HFB), in collaboration with Universal M. Enterprises-Affordable Housing, successfully held a blood donation drive at the HFB Head Office in Kololo last week, marking the fourth consecutive year of this life-saving initiative. The drive is part of an ongoing effort to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) is going the distance in its partnership with the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon as it once again steps forward as the official hydration partner for the upcoming fourth edition of the race. The marathon, known for its scenic route …

                                                           Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has partnered with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) to restore 19 hectares of severely degraded forest …

                                                                           Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Chief Executive Officer, Geofrey Ssebaana, has urged players in Uganda’s construction sector to adopt stronger financial discipline, forge strategic partnerships, and integrate sustainability into their operations as key prerequisites for accessing financing from the country’s banking institutions. He emphasized …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has ordered an immediate suspension of all recruitment activities at the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) amid mounting allegations of corruption and abuse of office. The directive, addressed to UIRI Executive Director Prof. Charles Kwesiga, was signed by Deputy …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda has launched a new program called “Ellevate by Ecobank.” This program is specially made to help women who own or run businesses grow and succeed. “The main idea behind ‘Ellevate’ is ‘More than Money,’ an official said at the launch. “This means …

The suspect complained of hunger and weakness. Grade One Magistrate Daphine Ayabare responds to his request, providing him with katogo (a local dish) and soda. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has remanded a fifth suspect in connection with the 2015 murder of former Assistant …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health has expressed disappointment over poor health indicators within the population in the Greater Luwero districts despite a big budget allocation. According to the District Health report for 2023/24, at least 27% of outpatients were suffering from malaria, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has raised concerns over early signs of political violence ahead of the party primaries and the recently held youth elections. Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda and Chairperson of the IRCU, while speaking at the …