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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its corporate social responsibility arm, the MTN Foundation, in partnership with Sense International, has launched a new computer laboratory at St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School in Lira City. The initiative seeks to promote inclusive education and expand digital learning …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As part of ongoing Customer Service Month activities, Housing Finance Bank, in partnership with C-Care, organized a community health camp at St. Peter’s Church of Uganda in Katanga, Wandegeya. The initiative aimed to make essential health services more accessible by offering free medical check-ups, …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UN Women, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and with support from GIZ, has inaugurated the Eastern Region African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) ICT Hub at Wanyange Girls’ Secondary School in Jinja District. The launch marks …

Standard Chartered Uganda signs agreement to sell Wealth & Retail Banking Business to Absa Bank Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Standard Chartered and Absa Bank Uganda, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Absa Group, have entered into an agreement for the sale of Standard Chartered Uganda’s Wealth and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICEA LION Uganda has joined key stakeholders in calling for increased support and financing of the health sector as the East African Mental Health Summit 2025 got underway at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. The summit brought together leaders from government, the private sector, civil society, and mental …

She promises a new chapter of leadership and hope Oyam, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the election season unfolds, all eyes will be on Oyam, where the winds of change may be blowing stronger than ever. The political landscape of Oyam District is entering an exciting new phase as Jane …

 Uganda’s new Hypoxia Lab takes lead in ensuring patient safety isn’t skin colour dependent HEALTH FEATURE | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | For decades, the pulse oximeter; a small clip-on device used to measure oxygen levels in the blood has been considered a universal lifesaver. From surgery theatres to neonatal wards, it’s …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was jubilation and a mood of joyousness at Nabumali Boarding Primary School in Mbale on Thursday, 23 October 2025 when Equity bank Uganda delivered to the school its very first bus. A rousing welcome awaited the arrival of officials of the Bank and local …

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda officially inaugurated its first Sugar Industry Stakeholder Council as part of efforts to strengthen governance, enhance productivity, and regulate the nation’s sugar sector. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on Oct.23, followed the enactment of the Sugar (Amendment) …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s women’s national cricket team defeated Canada again to increase its lead to 3-0 in the ongoing 2025 Victoria Series. Guided by the in-form Kevin Amuge, hosts Uganda won by 18 runs at the Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala on Thursday. Uganda batted first to …