Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prudential Uganda announced a $30,000 donation to Mulago National Referral Hospital of essential medical supplies such as safety boxes for syringes, heavy-duty aprons, and sterile and examination gloves. The donation, which is part of the Prudential Post COVID Recovery Funds initiative, is a significant step …
Read More »Centenary Bank in financial literacy training
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank is commemorating 40 years of transformative banking services. As part of the celebrations, the bank embarked on a series of training sessions aimed at empowering educators in financial literacy across various regions. The bank’s initiative to empower educators in financial literacy has been …
Read More »Centenary Bank partners with Foreign Affairs Ministry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Aug.4, Kampala, Centenary Bank together with Rotary Uganda partnered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to rally Ugandans in the diaspora and well-wishers in other countries to participate in the 2023 Cancer Run. This year’s run will be held under the theme: Run for …
Read More »Centenary Bank takes cancer run to regions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, together with Rotary Uganda are extending the annual Rotary Cancer Run awareness campaign to the different regions of the country. This year’s run is scheduled for August 27th 2023 in Kampala, regions and key global cities, under the theme ‘Run for Hope.’ To …
Read More »MTN Uganda supports Skilling Center in Mukono district
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda in partnership with Uganda Small Scale Industries Association donated equipment including a bread mixer, baking table, baking raw materials, computers, and internet connectivity for a year worth Ugx10 million to Mulungi Confectionary and Skilling Center in Mukono District. This donation is part of …
Read More »UBL graduates 200
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On June 1, a total of 200 youths graduated from Uganda Breweries Limited Learning for Life program, a partnership with Diageo Bar Academy, Light for the World, and Enterprise Uganda. Through this program, the youths have been trained and equipped with business and hospitality skills …
Read More »CoRSU Rehabilitation Centre gets Shs50million worth of paint from Kansai Plascon
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kansai Plascon, Uganda’s influential paint company has donated paint worth Shs50million to the CoRSU Rehabilitation Centre, company executives announced on Feb.0.9 in a statement shared with The Independent. Executives said, the donation is part of the recently concluded ‘Paint and Win’ Colour Cup Edition promotion. …
Read More »Why Uganda needs CSR policy guidelines in the oil and gas sector
COMMENT | Daniel Abowe | Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social, and environmental benefits for all stakeholders during project implementation. It also refers to the corporation’s initiatives to assess and take responsibility for the company’s effects on environmental and social …
Read More »RSSB injects Rwf200m in survivor’s house rehabilitation
As the country continued the 100 days of commemoration, Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) former Caisse Sociale du Rwanda (CSR) rehabilitated 58 houses for survivors of the 1994 against the Tutsi in Kanzenze sector Rubavu district. As part of the commemoration, RSSB handed over keys to the owners of the …
Read More »Umeme partners with Hind’s Feet Project in Mbale
Umeme Limited has reached out to thousands of residents residing in and around Busiu Community in Mbale through a health and safety community fair Stationed at Busiu Health Centre, Umeme invited residents of Busiu and surrounding areas to attend the fair which went on from 8:00am to 6:00pm June 1. …
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