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COMMENT | TMS RUGE |  For those not paying attention, new EU organic certification requirements of all supply chains have effectively killed off Ugandan agriculture exports into the European Union. For example, organic certification has been a necessary certification for export of our Moringa powder and for a while it …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has successfully graduated 253 young individuals from its Digital Literacy Program in Eastern Uganda, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to equip youth with essential digital skills. The graduation ceremony held at MTAC …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited has been recognized as the manufacturer of the Best Quality Iron Sheets at the prestigious People’s Choice Awards 2024. This becomes one of the many awards for quality roof sheets awarded to the company since 2020. The award was received by Lynn …

Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Kamuli District have arrested the ring leader of a gang dealing in counterfeit currencies. The suspect identified as Sowedi Egumbye was arrested in an intelligence-led operation on Tuesday from Buwagi, Nawanyago Sub-county. Michael Kasadha, the Busoga North Spokesperson says that the arrest …

Experts say  incorporating ESG principles in their operations no longer an option Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Insurance companies have always played a crucial role in ensuring the stability of economies, offering businesses and property owners a safety net against unforeseen events. However, as climate change accelerates and its impacts …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Technologies Uganda Limited, in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, successfully held the National ICT Job Fair 2024 at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa, calling for enhanced job creation in Uganda’s ICT sector. The two-day event, held from November …

OPINION | Francis Lutalo | Access to financial services, has increased in recent years thanks to the eruption of mobile money. Between its introduction in 2011 to date, more than 10 million accounts have been created far outstripping the banking sector’s numbers. As a result, according to a survey by the …

Farmers participating in the initiative will benefit not only from direct guidance but also access to resources like soil testing and tailored input recommendations among others Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move set to enhance sustainable agriculture across Uganda, Asili Agriculture and Yara Knowledge Centre (YKC) have forged …

The Capital FM Big Wedding Season 8 delivered a lavish, all-expenses-paid, magical wedding to Tonny Katelegga, the groom, and his bride, Mackline Tesi, at Speke Resort Munyonyo. This year’s wedding was a celebration of love and family, elevated by Bell Citrus, whose refreshing citrus flavor added a vibrant twist to …

Kampala, Uganda | COMMENT | Equity Bank Uganda is revolutionising savings for Ugandans by offering cutting-edge digital savings solutions that enable clients to manage their money easily, securely, and conveniently. As Uganda’s digital landscape expands, Equity Bank is using technology to create accessible, user-friendly savings options designed to meet the …