Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe International Airport continued its post-COVID recovery, with the facility seeing a 6% increase in international passengers (1,133,366) handled during the first half of 2025 compared to 1,069,224 passengers in the same period of January to June 2024. There was a near-similar jump in cargo traffic …
Read More »East Africa Roadshow: Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla visits Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla is visiting Uganda this week as part of his first strategic East Africa roadshow since taking up the role of Group CEO last month. The visit underscores Absa’s commitment to regional integration, customer-centricity, and long-term investment in East Africa’s …
Read More »Catholic Church calls for united action against climate change
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Catholic Church has renewed its call for collective global action against climate change, urging political leaders and citizens alike to urgently take responsibility for environmental protection. The appeal was made by Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences …
Read More »Who will claim the Stanbic Bank schools 10th NSC crown?
Meet the 8 Finalists of the Stanbic Nationals Championship 10th Edition Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight outstanding schools from across Uganda are already gearing up for the grand finale of the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) 2025, known as the “Battle of Champions,” which is set for 29th …
Read More »Govt fined Shs 1billion for failure to lodge a caveat on Uganda Motors disputed land
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay over Shs 1 billion after it ruled in favour of Uganda Motors Limited against the Attorney General. In a lead judgement written by Justice Catherine Bamugemereire, the Supreme Court found that the failure by the registrar …
Read More »Museveni hails late Professor Kanyeihamba, to clear sh154 million medical bill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to the Professor George William Kanyeihamba, who passed away on July 14, 2025. Speaking during a condolence visit, Museveni recalled his first encounter with Professor Kanyeihamba during a heated debate at Makerere University in 1969 or 1970, when Museveni …
Read More »Uganda green lights military trials for civilians despite court ruling
Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa & Global Press Journal Uganda | — In January, Eron Kiiza, a human rights lawyer, represented opposition leader and four-time presidential candidate Kizza Besigye in military court. Soldiers blocked his entry and directed him to sit in a different section. Kiiza refused. They forcibly removed him, and minutes …
Read More »Brian Toolit Memorial set to take center stage at Kitante
Kampala, Uganda | Phillip Corry | The spirit and memories of one of Uganda’s great golfers, Brian Toolit, will take centre stage from July 29-30 at the par 72, Kitante course. “We are organising this tournament in memory of our departed friend and brother Brian Toolit, who died recently,” Hassan …
Read More »Absa and Visa extend strategic African partnership
Partnership to advance growth and innovation across Africa Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to accelerate the development of innovative, inclusive, secure, and digitally enabled financial payment ecosystems across Absa’s Regional Operations (ARO) which incorporates Absa’s presence outside South Africa. The …
Read More »Golfers gear for inaugural Kilembe Open
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With the Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop, Kilembe Golf Club will this week host a tournament aimed at restoring its reputation in the wider Ugandan golf family, plus positioning it as a key tourist attraction. The par-73 Kilembe Mines Golf Course, the longest in …
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