Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The amputees, under their umbrella, The Amputee Self-Help Network Uganda (ASNU), have appealed to the authorities to enhance policies and regulations that strengthen and support accident survivors, highlighting the need to establish rescue and emergency point areas to save casualties. ASNU, an organization dedicated …
Read More »Uganda ready for 2025 EAC Parliamentary Games
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has confirmed readiness to host the Edition of 15th East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games with major logistical, medical, and venue preparations finalised ahead of the December kickoff. The Local Organizing Committee headed by Bugiri Municipality Member of Parliamenty, Hon. Asuman Basalirwa confirmed …
Read More »JANET MUSEVENI: Uganda is best democracy in world
Kalaki, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni has praised Uganda’s democratic maturity, describing it as one of the most peaceful and exemplary systems in the world. Maama Janet made the remarks while accompanying President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM presidential candidate …
Read More »Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives
How government’s borrowing spree is leaving citizens bearing the cost Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | At dawn, the roar of engines rises above the quiet streets of Entebbe as David Tumusiime, 47, prepares for his daily commute to Kampala. Like thousands of other motorists, he joins the line snaking toward the …
Read More »Uganda accelerates efforts to tap into AfCFTA
Government has unveiled a 30+ member committee to oversee its activities in the bloc Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda has launched its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) National Implementation Committee (NIC), signaling a renewed push to leverage the continent’s single market for goods and services. The committee, comprising …
Read More »Absa L’Atelier Ambassador Joe Gayi unveils solo exhibition in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa has today launched a solo exhibition by Eric Joe Gayi, one of their Absa L’Atelier 2023 Ambassadors, titled Breaking the Norm. The exhibition will be hosted at The Summit Residences in Naguru, Kampala, in collaboration with Amasaka Gallery. Breaking the Norm is …
Read More »EQUITY GROUP: 32% growth in Profit After Tax for Q3 2025
Equity Bank Uganda also registered NPL ratio of 8.8%, down from 20.9%.; Uganda has been recognised globally as having momentous growth in the East African region coupled by low inflation Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda, has bounced back by recording a significant 61% Profit After Tax (PAT) in …
Read More »Legislators protest power export loan for South Sudan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved a new loan worth US$ 121,961,000 from the African Development Fund to finance Uganda’s electricity export project to South Sudan, despite sharp divisions among Members. While some legislators welcomed the project as a strategic regional investment that could generate foreign income, …
Read More »Ugandan coalition formed to tackle the hidden crisis of illicit alcohol
Government, civil society, faith-based groups, youth networks, academia, and the private sector come together to form the Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Across Uganda, the consequences of illicit alcohol have seeped into homes, hospitals, and communities, claiming lives, destroying families, and eroding the promise …
Read More »Uganda, UAE strengthen $6.3billion trade and investment ties
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen economic cooperation across energy, infrastructure, agribusiness, and finance following high-level deliberations at the Fourth Uganda–UAE Business Forum held at Speke Resort, Munyonyo. The three-day forum, organized by Uganda’s Missions in Abu Dhabi …
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