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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Vivo Energy Uganda has today rewarded 20 lucky customers with school fees for their children as part of the ‘Kigwera Ku Shell’ back-to-school promotion for the second school term of the year. The ‘Kigwera Ku Shell’ promotion, aimed at supporting customers during the back-to-school season, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to provide convenient financial services, Absa Bank Uganda is encouraging customers to sign up for the Absa credit cards which offer up to 50 interest free days. The bank has launched a new campaign named Everybody deserves a Bestie Kabisa, whose …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mpondwe-Lhubiriha fish market in Kasese District has been re-opened, more than three years after its closure. The fish market neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo was closed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to stop the virus from spreading further. Before …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Airtel Uganda has reiterated its commitment to fostering a vibrant communication landscape by partnering with the Public Relations Association of Uganda’s (PRAU) in the upcoming  highly anticipated 3rd National Symposium. “This partnership with PRAU underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in communication,” said David Birungi, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda staff, in partnership with various stakeholders, has launched a special 30-day edition of the beloved employee volunteerism initiative, “21 Days of Y’ello Care,” extending it to 30 days this year in celebration of MTN Group’s 30th anniversary. Themed “Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow: …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is undertaking a highly controversial oil project amidst fears of likely adverse environmental effects. The debate is far from ending as the clock ticks to the first oil 2025. Will the government honor its pledge to sustainably exploit the resources? The debate has rotated …

Step one – start right away ANALYSIS | BOMIKAZI  ZEKA | Planning for retirement is important because it will help you build the nest egg you’ll need to financially sustain your retirement years. Past studies have shown that those who plan for their retirement are more likely to be better …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda has partnered with MTN Uganda to launch a new mobile loan initiative dubbed Mo Money with More Mokash campaign. The campaign is aimed at empowering individuals with better access to micro-loans and savings. The partnership is the latest development in the growing …

NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Irene Wairimu has been selling cereals for the past 10 years along the 84-km Kenol-Sagana-Marua Highway, which links Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, to the agriculturally rich central region. Before its upgrade to a four-lane dual highway, it was a congested two-lane road that travelers often avoided. …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Every morning, Sheeba Kwagala and her colleague head to a sanctuary in the Ugandan capital of Kampala to mash agricultural waste, mainly banana peels and crop residues, with molasses and clay to make briquettes. Briquettes, a type of renewable energy source and a form of …