Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank, in partnership with Vision Group, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Koudijs BV, has officially flagged off the winners of the 2024 Best Farmers Competition for a transformative, week-long study tour in the Netherlands. The ceremony, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has announced a sponsorship of Shs10 million towards the CoRSU Walk 2025, reaffirming its commitment to healthcare through community investment. This marks the second consecutive year that the marketer and distributor of Shell fuels and lubricants is supporting the fundraising event …
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COMMENT | PETER OKWALINGA | On September 16th, Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Identity Day. To mark the occasion, NIRA took services closest to parents by conducting instant birth and National Identification Number (NIN) registrations at high-volume hospitals across the country. It was a symbolic, …
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Liberty General Insurance unveils “Protecta Bode” – An Affordable Car Body Coverage Solution in Partnership with Stanbic Bancassurance Agency & SafeCar by SafeBoda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is often a lot of drama at car accident scenes across the country, with drivers of the concerned vehicles blaming each …
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Kampala, Uganda | Fred Onzima | As Uganda’s financial landscape continues to embrace digital technology, a new initiative by FINCA Uganda is aiming to bridge the gap between digital banking and underserved communities. While mobile banking apps, USSD codes, agent networks, and online platforms have improved access to financial services nationwide, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Monday officially launched presidential campaigns, with eight candidates, including incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, vying for the East African country’s top office in the 2026 polls. The campaigns will run for three months across all 146 districts before culminating in the presidential election on …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has indicated that the Ugandan economy will reap big from the knowledge economy, that includes biotechnology breakthroughs led by Dr. Matthias Magoola, the Founder of pharmaceutical firm Dei BioPharma Ltd. While launching the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto for the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited (UBL) has confirmed its participation in the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, which will run from October 2 to 12, 2025, at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo, it said in a news write-up shared on Sept.29. The trade fair, organized …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Singleton Big Meeting returned on Sunday with a refreshing twist, as guests swapped their seats for the bartender’s counter in a do-it-yourself (DIY) cocktail experience at Thrones Bar & Lounge. The monthly party series, staged every last Sunday, has earned a reputation …
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Kenny G mesmrizes Kampala in Johnnie Walker and Tusker Malt-powered concert Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Mestil Gardens in Kampala were transformed into a haven of smooth jazz on Sunday evening as legendary saxophonist Kenny G delivered a two-hour performance that left fans enthralled. The 68-year-old American musician, …
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