M7 Ushers in New Era of Digital Mobilization and Citizen Engagement with Launch of NRM App at Mbale State Lodge Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has switched gears on political mobilization and citizen engagement, launching a new NRM app that’s set to take the ruling party’s message straight …
Read More »BrighterMonday Uganda launches ‘HireNow Tour’ in Arua, to boost Northern Uganda youth employment
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BrighterMonday Uganda has launched the ‘HireNow Tour’, an ambitious regional employment drive aimed at closing the widening youth skills and jobs gap in Northern Uganda. The initiative, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, Advance Afrika, and the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), was unveiled yesterday at the Arua District …
Read More »Uganda Breweries trains over 150 Boda Boda Riders on road safety, donates protective gear
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant step towards reducing motorcycle-related fatalities and injuries on Uganda’s roads, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has trained and donated safety gear to over 150 boda boda operators in Luzira, Kampala. The initiative, conducted as part of UBL’s Safety Awareness Week, provided comprehensive road …
Read More »TMR International Hospital speaks out on Augustine
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TMR International Hospital has released a statement explaining the circumstances surrounding the death of a pupil identified only as Augustine. “After his demise, the body was never withheld by TMR International Hospital. At no point did the hospital delay, deny or place conditions on …
Read More »EACOP and Enabel sign MoU to advance business and human rights in Uganda’s energy sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with the Belgian Development Agency – Enabel, have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing Business and Human Rights principles within Uganda’s energy sector. The MoU underscores both institutions’ …
Read More »Bank of Uganda Governor to deliver keynote at Kampala Blockchain Summit 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego will deliver the keynote address at the Kampala Blockchain Summit 2025, scheduled for November 25 at Four Points by Sheraton, Kampala. According to Blockchain Association of Uganda (BAU) officials, the summit will convene under the theme “From Regulation to …
Read More »Young innovators bag sh1.7 billion from i-UPSHIFT program
National I-UPSHIFT Youth Social Innovation Summit 2025 Awards UGX 1.7 Billion to Young Innovators Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National I-UPSHIFT Youth Social Innovation Summit 2025 took place in Kampala, culminating in a major award ceremony where over sh1.7 billion in seed funding was awarded to outstanding youth-led …
Read More »Fighting the Invisible Enemy: Ugandan medics take on antimicrobial resistance
In the second part of this series, we show how frontline medics are fighting for a future where routine infections do not become deadly again Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Dr Lorna Atikoro works at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital and describes herself as a soldier in the fight against …
Read More »Airtel Money partners with Juba Express to boost seamless cross-border money transfers
New service enables instant, secure, and affordable international money transfers directly from Airtel Money wallets to over 120 countries. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Money has announced a landmark partnership with Juba Express, a licensed international payment service provider, launching seamless cross-border money transfer services directly …
Read More »Dax Vibes, Tracy Melon in star-studded artist line-up for Bell Obafest 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The regional tours have captivated, anticipation has built up and the most anticipated news is finally here. A star-studded artist line-up has been announced featuring some of Uganda’s music singing sensations like, Dax Vibez, Vinka, Tracy Melon, Tai Dai and DJs, Rojer, Vans, Bugy, …
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