Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pride Bank Limited launched a new SACCO and Investment Club Product in Mbarara, a move the institution says will expand financial inclusion by giving savings groups better access to structured credit, training, and business support. The product is designed for SACCOs, Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BrighterMonday Uganda, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted a key “Women in Work” event in Mbarara, marking a significant stride towards championing female employment and leadership in Uganda. The gathering attracted 211 ambitious participants, predominantly women, and served as a crucial platform to …
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Mbarara, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | Last weekend was the perfect excuse to escape the mundane, dress up, catch-up with friends, and enjoy a crisp Gordon’s gin and tonic at the Acacia brunch affair in Mbarara. As is the tradition, gates opened at midday, and the crowd slowly strolled into the …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mbarara Brunch Affair is back this Sunday, and regardless of the week you have had, Gordon’s Gin is set to take you on an immersive journey at Mbarara Country Inn. Preparations at the venue are already underway to have it looking as dazzling as …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited’s Mbarara Brewery has been recognised by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for its outstanding commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices in Uganda during the 2025 National Environment Sustainability Awards, it said on July 9. Held under the theme “Fostering Cleaner Production …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has defended its decision to disqualify Igara West MP Louis Gaffa Mbwatekamwa Rukamba from contesting in the party primaries for Mbarara City Mayor. Mbwatekamwa failed to make it through the nomination last week in the hotly contested mayoral …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peter Rwabunyegera, an Official Coca-Cola Distributor (OCCD) with Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), is celebrating a remarkable journey of growth and resilience as he marks a decade of operation in Mbarara. Rwabunyegera’s distribution journey began in October 2013 at Kizungu Market, Mbarara. What started as …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries’ leading rum, Captain Morgan set Mbarara party scene ablaze with the Spice Takeover launch at Soho Terrace Bar. This marks the return of the thrilling consumer experience for a second edition this year. The announcement was made during a mini spice …
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MBARARA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), a subsidiary of AB InBev, has successfully reduced water consumption at its Mbarara brewery by 40% since its commissioning in 2013, it said on March 27. This achievement was highlighted during the World Water Day commemoration in Mbarara, where George Odong, Brewing Manager at Mbarara Brewery, …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entrepreneurs in the Ankole sub-region have requested that the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) stop conducting training and workshops in hotels and instead visit their workplaces. The UNBS, supported by Trade Mark Africa, held a meeting and training session for Micro, Small, and …
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