Nakasongola , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned a US$5 million cassava processing plant by Pura Organic Agro-Tech in Nakasongola, marking a major step in Uganda’s industrial value addition drive. The factory, with an annual production capacity of 40,000 metric tonnes of high-grade cassava starch, …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to establish an inter-agency security committee to decisively address the growing cases of electricity infrastructure vandalism in central Uganda. The president’s directive follows a spate of vandalism incidents that have left several …
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According to the research conducted in the first quarter of this year, on average, Ugandans consume 4.6 litres of pure illicit alcohol per year, compared to 2.3 litres of pure legal alcohol Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The sale of traditional alcoholic distilled beverages (artisanal), commonly known as …
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Equity Bank hosts trade mission to boost local investment and open markets for Ugandan MSMES Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to promote local investments and expand markets for the small and medium enterprises, Equity Bank has organized a two-day trade mission bringing over 40 foreign …
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Equi-Life to increase insurance penetration in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s insurance sector has demonstrated significant growth in recent years, with gross written premiums increasing from sh1.44 trillion in 2022 to sh1.6 trillion in 2023, according to the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) performance report, reflecting an …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has once again been designated as a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (DSIB) by the Bank of Uganda, marking the third consecutive year the bank has received this prestigious recognition. This designation underscores Equity Bank’s significant role in Uganda’s financial sector and …
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Algiers, Algeria | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathani Ggoobi, and the Islamic Development Bank Vice-President, Dr. Rami Ahmed, on Wednesday signed a country engagement framework (CEF) for Uganda for the period 2025 to 2027 to support economic resilience and sustainable human development. …
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TOURISM FEATURE | A new chapter in luxury travel has taken flight with the launch of ELEVATE, Uganda’s first luxury helicopter safari adventure. This exclusive experience, born from a collaboration between Nile Safari Lodge, Kampala Executive Aviation (KEA), and NOVAM Ltd., offers travellers a chance to witness the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company behind Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in the country, recently celebrated another 30 drivers as part of its ongoing “Omunene W’ekkubo” campaign. This marks the sixth week of the initiative, which recognizes the vital role drivers play in connecting Uganda. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MARU Credit, a leading Tier IV financial institution, has announced an exciting back-to-school campaign that will see customers and parents win free school fees for a year. The “Back-to-School With MARU” campaign will see customers and parents who take out affordable school fees loans, …
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