NEWS

Government, civil society, faith-based groups, youth networks, academia, and the private sector come together to form the Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Across Uganda, the consequences of illicit alcohol have seeped into homes, hospitals, and communities, claiming lives, destroying families, and eroding the promise …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged Finnish companies to channel investments into coffee value addition, saying this is the surest way to help Uganda and other African producers tap into the lucrative global coffee market. Meeting with Members of the Commerce …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | At least nine people, including three children, have been killed in mudslides triggered by heavy rains in eastern Uganda, the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) said on Thursday. According to URCS, a local humanitarian organization, the first incident occurred Thursday morning in the district of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan investment banker Anne Aliker has been appointed Head, Africa Regions – Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) at Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets. Her appointment, officials said, underscores the Group’s long-standing commitment to developing African leaders to drive Africa’s growth and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has urged the Ministry of Education and Sports to review the Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme (HESFS) to address persistent concerns of regional imbalance, digital exclusion, and limited access for vulnerable learners. Presenting a statement to Parliament on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care IHK, a leading private healthcare provider, announced the official launch of a state-of-the-art Modular Theatre at Namuwongo. This initiative marks a significant milestone, positioning C-Care IHK at the forefront of surgical innovation. The new facility is a revolutionary operating suite built from prefabricated, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen economic cooperation across energy, infrastructure, agribusiness, and finance following high-level deliberations at the Fourth Uganda–UAE Business Forum held at Speke Resort, Munyonyo. The three-day forum, organized by Uganda’s Missions in Abu Dhabi …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |   Equity Bank Uganda and Water.org have sealed a collaboration pact that is set to accelerate access to clean water and improved sanitation across the country. Speaking at the partnership launch event at Protea Hotel on Wednesday, Equity Bank Uganda Director of Public Sector …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has launched the third phase of its flagship Changemakers Initiative, committing Shs 500 million ($130,000) in grants to support 25 grassroots projects aimed at improving education, health, water and environmental conservation, and economic empowerment. The programme, run through the MTN Foundation, seeks …

Uganda–UAE Business Forum 2025 closes with a renewed commitment to stronger trade and investment partnerships Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, has outlined key Ugandan investment pillars and explained why Uganda offers one of the highest returns on investment on the …