Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The TUPANGE Business Ne Equity Bank event held in Mbale this week, concluded with a call to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to embrace digital tools, comply with regulation, build strategic partnerships, and leverage tailored financial solutions to overcome growth barriers and thrive in a …
Read More »Dr. Sarah Wasagali Kanaabi running as an independent in Mbale City race
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Sarah Wasagali Kanaabi, the former chairperson of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), has announced her decision to contest the upcoming general elections as an independent candidate. The move follows her defeat in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries, which she claims were marred …
Read More »Excitement as TUPANGE Business Ne Equity Bank reaches Mbale
Empowering Mbale’s Entrepreneurs: TUPANGE Business Ne Equity Bank Ignites Growth at First Regional Forum Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entrepreneurs left with a renewed sense of possibility as the TUPANGE Business Ne Equity Forum hosted by Equity Bank made its first regional stop in the vibrant city of Mbale today. …
Read More »Traffic on Kapchorwa–Mbale Highway paralyzed after floods wash away Nalugugu Bridge
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Transport along the Kapchorwa–Mbale highway has been paralyzed after heavy floods washed away the Nalugugu Bridge in Sironko District on Sunday night. The bridge, which connects the Bugisu sub-region to Karamoja and Sebei, was destroyed following a heavy downpour that hit several parts of the …
Read More »Mbale farmer voices concerns as Uganda prepares for EU Coffee compliance deadline
Mbale, Uganda | Julius Businge | Mbale coffee farmer Patrick Nayumu Akabu has expressed confusion and frustration over the ongoing European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance process. Speaking about farmer registration in some coffee-growing areas, Nayumu noted that unclear communication and limited sensitization are leaving many producers uncertain about the steps …
Read More »Mbale City Deputy Mayor wins FDC primaries for Woman MP seat
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kakai Khariate, the Mbale City Deputy Mayor, will hold the ticket for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) for the Mbale City woman Member of Parliament seat On Sunday, Khariate garnered 48 votes, defeating her main challenger, Victoria Nambuya, who secured 37 votes. In other …
Read More »Housing Finance Bank Hosts Customer Forum in Mbale to strengthen community engagement in the eastern region
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to building strong, community driven banking experiences during its Eastern Region Customer Forum held in Mbale. The event brought together customers, business leaders, and local stakeholders under the theme “Delighting our customers at every touch point and …
Read More »Lanie Banks attends Canon Andrew Nyote memorial service in Mbale
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Canadian-based Ugandan rapper and community activist Lanie Banks has hailed the Mbale SSS Parents Teachers Association (PTA) and the Ministry of Education for honoring his uncle’s legacy and memory by constructing the Canon Andrew Nyote Memorial block building at the school. He called on …
Read More »Sir Jude Mike Mudoma: Celebrations as Umukuuka wa Bugisu knighted
Umukuuka wa Bugisu Knighted by Philippines Queen, takes title of Sir Jude Mike Mudoma Las Vegas, USA | THE INDEPENDENT | The reigning Umukuuka wa Bugisu, Jude Michael Mudoma, has been knighted by Maha Putri Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura, the Queen of the Royal House of Luzon Tagalog of the Philippines. Queen …
Read More »Mbale Regional Satellite Zoo nears completion, MPs commend progress
MBALE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mbale Regional Satellite Zoo is now approximately 90% complete, members of Parliament’s Tourism Committee confirmed during an inspection visit to the site on Friday. Developed at a cost of Shs 6 billion, the zoo is part of a government initiative to boost tourism …
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