Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Delegates from the International Vision Zero Africa Conference visited Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) on early this month to get a first-hand view of the company’s safety practices. This comes after Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, hosted the Third International …
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Lender’s decision is expected early next year Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Uganda is negotiating a new funding programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the expiry of its previous $1 billion facility last year, as the East African nation faces mounting debt and rising financing costs. Ramathan Ggoobi, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has stood over debate on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, 2024, stopping the proposed law from progressing to its second reading. According to the report of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, the object of the Bill is to establish a …
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National E-Mobility Expo 2025: Charging towards a greener, more prosperous future in Uganda Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The two-day National E-Mobility Expo 2025 kicked off Thursday with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Kiira Vehicle Plant. Expo Delegates got a first-hand look at Uganda’s cutting-edge EV manufacturing, a powerful …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alfred Edakasi, Member of Parliament for Kaberamaido County, has called on fellow legislators to make better use of government-issued drug stock alerts to help curb the persistent theft of medicines from public health facilities. Edakasi acknowledged that the government has invested heavily in monitoring systems, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank has made a contribution of sh86 million to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) towards the upcoming Kampala City Festival and the city’s waste management program through the Weyonje Campaign. The Kampala City Festival, organized by KCCA, is one of the country’s largest …
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Over 300 exhibitors, 5,000 attendees expected at the Uganda Real Estate & Housing Expo 2025 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The first edition of the Uganda Real Estate & Housing Expo (UREHE) 2025, a new landmark event for the Ugandan real estate and housing sector, has been launched …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) has announced a landmark partnership with Housing Finance Bank aimed at expanding access to finance and business support for environmentally sustainable enterprises across the country. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in efforts to foster …
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KAMPALA,UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines announced a strategic interline partnership with India’s flagship carrier, Air India, to strengthen travel links between Africa and the Indian subcontinent. In a joint statement issued Wednesday, the Ugandan national carrier said the agreement, which took effect recently on Aug. 25, allows passengers to …
Read More »UGEFA and Equity Bank Celebrate Ongoing Partnership to Accelerate Green Finance in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) and Equity Bank Uganda are delighted to announce the continuation of their highly successful partnership as UGEFA enters its second phase. Building on a …
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