Business

Beijing, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oil markets are undergoing structural changes as the key drivers of supply and demand growth of the past 15 years start to fade, according to the latest edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) medium-term outlook. The new changes are out of the intensifying …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, alongside its partners, has made a lasting impact in Tooro Kingdom through its 2025 edition of the annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign. The initiative, rooted in digital inclusion and community empowerment, concluded in Fort Portal with a series of meaningful …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pilsner King, the latest innovation under the iconic Pilsner trademark, has this week announced a sponsorship package worth over sh285 million for the 21st edition of the prestigious Masaza Football Tournament 2025. The Masaza Cup continues to be a cornerstone of Uganda’s sporting …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was an electrifying moment for Uganda today when Kiira Motors Corporation handed over a Kayoola EVS 2025 unit to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) at the grand closing ceremony of the National Science Week 2025 in Kololo. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has kicked off a three-month nationwide campaign to promote its flagship digital payments platform, FlexiPay. The initiative, dubbed the FlexiPay Cashback Explosion, will reward users with over Shs 100 million in prizes and cashback, while also driving financial inclusion and accelerating …

  Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda and its partners on Tuesday donated digital and vocational equipment to the Busoga Kingdom, as the telecommunications provider seeks to expand digital literacy and reduce economic vulnerability among Uganda’s rural youth and young women. The contribution, made as part of MTN’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank proudly hosted the second edition of its Business Clinic series for the year, building on the momentum of the inaugural session that focused on empowering women in business. This latest session broadened its scope to include micro and medium enterprises (SMEs), …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s marketing and branding landscape is set for a major transformation with the announcement of the inaugural Datamine ASC Summit 2025. This high-level gathering, designed to redefine brand strategy through emotional connection, cultural storytelling, and authenticity, will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025, …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bold move to address Uganda’s youth unemployment crisis, BrighterMonday Uganda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted a high-impact stakeholder event under the theme “Take Control: Own Your Career Path.” The half-day career clinic, held on June 7 at Motiv in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives has today officially launched the Uganda-DRC Peaceful and Resilient Borderlands Programme that aims to transform cross-border trade as a pathway for peace and economic growth.  With support from the EU Delegation in Uganda and implementation partnerships with …