Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s fuel prices have edged up by around 5% amid rising tensions in the Middle East, but strong reserves and reforms in the country’s procurement system have limited the impact on consumers. Petrol and diesel remain below previous highs recorded before the Uganda National …
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Kyankwanzi, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has asked newly elected NRM MPs to restore accountability as they begin their legislative term. He said this will help halt rising corruption cases in flagship government programmes. He emphasized that political leadership demands a deeper intellectual grounding. “A follower may support some …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Anti-Corruption Court has convicted former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, for dealing with suspect property in a high-profile case involving the diversion of 2,000 iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga ruled that Nandutu had sufficient reason …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | VAAL Real Estate Uganda has entered into a strategic partnership with Rotary, committing USD 15,000 in sponsorship to support the Rotary District 9213 and District 9214 Conferences (DISCON 101) as well as the 7th All Africa Zone Institute 2026, it said today (April 8). The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today in Kampala, Jubilee Insurance Uganda unveiled its new unified brand during a news conference held at the company’s head offices along Parliament Avenue, following the merger of Jubilee Health Insurance Company of Uganda Limited and Jubilee Life Insurance Company of Uganda Limited. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has rewarded 54 top-performing distributors with fully equipped Tuk Tuk delivery vehicles in recognition of their performance under the Tuk-Tuk Peak Challenge. The awards were presented recently in Kampala, with the initiative celebrating distributors who met and exceeded peak sales targets. …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has registered significant construction progress in the first quarter of 2026. The developer of the 1,443km, 24-inch diameter heated and buried crude oil pipeline says it has reached a key milestone across Uganda and Tanzania, including the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has unveiled Equity Online for Business, a new digital platform aimed at simplifying financial management and improving efficiency for enterprises of all sizes. Launched at the Protea Hotel Kampala today, the platform marks a significant upgrade from the bank’s previous system, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of aspiring models turned up at the Makerere University Art Gallery over the Easter weekend for the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) casting call, signalling renewed momentum ahead of the event’s return in June after a six-year hiatus. The turnout, which drew young …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In its alternative budget for the 2026/27 financial year, the Opposition has warned that Uganda’s rising debt burden, shifting fiscal targets and controversial tax proposals risk undermining livelihoods, weakening institutions and choking service delivery. Presenting the proposals at Parliament on Tuesday, 07 April 2026, …
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