Kampala, Uganda | URN | Researchers have identified genetic changes in the Ebola Bundibugyo virus that could reduce the effectiveness of existing diagnostic tests, prompting the development of new test kits and potentially influencing future treatments and vaccines. The findings come as the Bundibugyo strain continues to infect people and …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Makerere University has launched electronic academic transcripts and certificates, allowing graduates to access their credentials online and enabling employers and other authorized parties to verify them digitally, in what the institution says is a major step toward modernizing academic service delivery. The new system is …
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Nebbi, Uganda | URN | Dilapidated bridges and deteriorating roads across the West Nile sub-region are disrupting trade, increasing transport costs and discouraging investment, with businesses and residents calling for urgent government intervention. Across Nyaravur, Angal Town Council, Parombo, Akworo and Erussi sub-counties in Nebbi District, bridges built more than three …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda seeks to strengthen its hospitality and tourism sectors, culinary educator Chef Sheila Ahabwe says international exposure has become an important tool for improving vocational training and raising professional standards within the country’s food industry. Over the years, Ahabwe has participated in culinary …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, in partnership with Next Travel, has launched Travel by MoMo, a new digital travel booking platform designed to make air travel more accessible, convenient, and inclusive for Ugandans. The platform, unveiled on July 21 in Kampala, enables customers to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Britam Uganda and Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited have launched a partnership aimed at expanding access to insurance, investment and other regulated financial services through Airtel Money, as financial institutions increasingly turn to digital platforms to deepen financial inclusion. The collaboration will enable customers …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank hosted more than 150 customers in Soroti on Friday, July 17, 2026, during an engagement aimed at strengthening customer relationships, listening to client feedback, and delivering financial solutions tailored to their evolving personal and business needs. The engagement brought together customers, …
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Jinja , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Burugo Primary School in Jinja District has been crowned national champion at the inaugural National Dettol Hygiene Quest Festival, which brought together schools from across Uganda to promote better hygiene through Music, Dance and Drama (MDD) last weekend. The festival marked a vibrant …
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Kasese, Uganda | URN | A worrying rise in suicide cases and teenage pregnancies has sparked concern among religious, civic and government leaders in Kasese District, with calls for urgent action to protect vulnerable young people. The concerns were raised during a review of the South Rwenzori Diocese’s 10-year Strategic Development …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Public officers in local governments, including teachers, health workers, administrative staff and extension workers who have not resigned 30 days before the election date of July 28th, are not eligible to contest in the coming local council polls. The minister of local government, Barugahara Balaam …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
