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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Graduates have been urged to take advantage of available government programmes and funds to develop income-generating projects that will enable them become job creators rather than job seekers. Speaking at the 27th graduation ceremony of Nkumba University on Saturday, 25 October 2025, the Deputy …

The ITMS helped the Uganda Police Force in 2025 to track, find, and return 32 cars and 13 motorcycles that had been reported stolen Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For seven years, Dathive Mukeshimana has maneuvered through Kampala’s chaotic traffic as a boda boda rider — a job she …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A high-profile delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has arrived in Uganda ahead of the Fourth Uganda–UAE Business Forum, scheduled to run from October 27 to 29, 2025, at the Speke Resort Munyonyo. The delegation was officially welcomed at Entebbe by Second Secretary …

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 …