Tag Archives: Uganda

In Uganda, EABL owns approximately 98.3% of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), alongside full ownership of International Distillers Uganda (IDU) and East African Maltings Uganda Limited Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diageo PLC, the world’s largest spirits group, has agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to …

Museveni opens Hoima City Stadium, calls for proper disposal of wastage Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has officially opened Hoima City Stadium, describing it as a major national asset and calling on residents to embrace responsible waste disposal to protect the environment. The stadium, located in …

For a country that has never seen peaceful transfer of power, the future is arriving faster than its readiness for it COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | On the afternoon of December 10, at Hotel Africana in Kampala, Uganda’s political future was discussed quietly, almost cautiously. There were no cameras jostling …

Gomba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Museveni has taken his campaign to Gomba District, an area widely considered a political stronghold of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) intensified efforts to consolidate support and enforce party discipline …

  COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI |  If you want to understand the quality of life lived by the people of any country, the measure, or most widely used standard, is the Human Development Index (HDI). It is published annually by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), ranking nearly all …

Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to restore night ferry operations to and from the Ssese Islands and intensify the fight against crime in Kalangala District, saying improved transport and security are critical to trade, livelihoods and overall development of the island communities. …

  COMMENT |  ELIJAH TUMUSIIME | In an increasingly digital world, the ability to leverage technology for socio-economic growth is paramount. For decision-makers in developing nations, Uganda’s journey in ICT and telecommunications provides not only inspiration but also practical lessons. The transition from limited connectivity to a vibrant digital landscape …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda enters the festive season, many consumers are looking for ways to shop, celebrate, and meet last-minute needs without braving congested streets. In a write-up shared on December 19, Glovo Uganda highlighted how its platform has quietly transformed the way Ugandans access goods and …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has commenced the exercise of issuing Voter Location Slips (VLS) to voters across the country to enable them to conveniently locate their respective polling stations on polling day. The issuance exercise commenced on 15th December 2025, and will be concluded …

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