KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda is undertaking a significant nationwide network upgrade initiative aimed at substantially improving the reliability and speed of its voice, data, and mobile money services. This ambitious project seeks to deliver a more seamless and enhanced digital experience for its over 22 million …
Read More »Three nominated for EU human rights award
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The EU delegation in Uganda has released the shortlist of nominees for its annual human rights award. The award is organised by European Union Delegation in Uganda, together with the European Union Member States represented in Uganda Among those is Aloikin Praise Opoloje, one …
Read More »Kabojja teacher remanded over alleged sexual abuse of pupil
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A teacher at Kabojja Junior School has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with attempted homosexuality involving an 11-year-old boy. Godfrey Muwumuza, 43, appeared before Buganda Road Court on Friday, where he was charged under Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023. The charge stems …
Read More »Equity Bank gives 100 Ugandan students scholarships, puts them into leadership training
The program offers a comprehensive package including paid internship, mentorship, coaching, and support for 100 students pursuing higher education both locally and internationally. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned 100 scholars as the fourth cohort of Equity Leaders Program Uganda, joining 319 previously admitted scholars …
Read More »MTN Group delegation visits Uganda, pays courtesy visit to President Yoweri Museveni
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A high-level delegation from MTN Group, led by Chairman Mcebisi Jonas and Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita, visited Uganda this week to engage with national leaders and key stakeholders, reaffirming the company’s ongoing commitment to the country as a vital part of its …
Read More »Uganda set to start building new sh18.9 billion High Commission Chancery in Tanzania
Officials break ground on new sh18 billion High Commission Chancery in Dodoma’s Government City Dodoma, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to start building a new High Commission Chancery on land donated to it by Tanzania. The project, valued at over TZS 14 billion (sh18.9 billion), is expected to be …
Read More »CEO Airtel Africa: East Africa continues to demonstrate exceptional growth potential
East Africa Powers Airtel Africa’s growth with strong performance across voice, data and mobile money Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa has reported a resilient performance in its East African operations for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, underscoring the region’s strategic role in the company’s overall success. …
Read More »Bayobab Uganda activates key fibre optic cable along railway line linking Kampala and Malaba.
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Bayobab Uganda, the digital infrastructure division of MTN Group, officially launched a significant new fibre optic route utilising the Uganda Railway corridor between Kampala and Malaba. Hailed as the shortest and fastest connection, the Uganda Railway National Long Distance (NLD) route spans 260 kilometres, …
Read More »Mbale SS wins 2025 NIRA schools debate
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale Secondary School has emerged overall winner of the 2025 NIRA Schools Debate, with Bweranyangi Girls Secondary School first runner-up and Kitante Hill Secondary School second runner-up. The event, organised by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to raise awareness about the Identity …
Read More »MTN reaffirms commitment to Uganda as strategic market
MTN Group delegation visits Uganda, pays courtesy visit to President Yoweri Museveni Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A high-level delegation from MTN Group, led by Chairman Mcebisi Jonas and Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita, visited Uganda this week to engage with national leaders and key stakeholders, reaffirming the …
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