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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have begun an operation targeting unauthorised Wi-Fi resellers in parts of Kampala as authorities step up enforcement against public internet services operating without the required regulatory approvals. The crackdown has so far covered Kasangati, Kawaala, Kasubi and Kawempe, according to people familiar with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has appointed Moses Mande Oroto as Head of Business and Institutional Banking, strengthening its leadership as it seeks to deepen its engagement with businesses and institutions across Uganda. Oroto took up the position in August 2026, joining HFB from Centenary …

Hoima, Uganda | URN | Uganda Cranes defeated Libya 1-0 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier played at the newly constructed Hoima City Stadium. Arnold Vula scored Uganda’s only goal in the 45th minute after rising to head Allan Okello’s free kick into the back of the net, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s boda-boda operators have asked Parliament to review the implementation of the digital number plate system, citing high costs, delays in registration and replacement, limited public awareness and concerns over enforcement. The call is contained in a submission by the Alliance Transport and Allied Workers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Global cross-border payments platform Verto, in partnership with Visa, has launched a multi- currency corporate card aimed at helping African businesses reduce foreign exchange costs, improve international spending and operate more efficiently across global markets. The Verto Card allows businesses to spend directly from …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort hosted its inaugural Captain’s Putter Golf Tournament on September 26, bringing together golfers, business executives and entertainment enthusiasts for a day of competition followed by an evening of music and networking. The tournament, hosted by Lake Victoria Serena Golf Captain …

Soroti, Uganda | URN |  Soroti City authorities are raising concern over the continued idleness of land in the Soroti Industrial and Business Park, more than a decade after it was allocated to investors. The park, established in 2012 after the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) secured 219 acres of land in Soroti …

  Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, Rt Rev Reuben Kisembo has urged the newly crowned King of Tooro, Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, to honour the matrimonial vows he made to his wife by remaining faithful to the marriage. He cautioned against polygamy, saying it can …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For many families, keeping a child in school is a long-term commitment built on planning, sacrifice and financial consistency. Parents and guardians organise their finances term by term, often making difficult choices to ensure that a child’s education continues without interruption. But when the …

Hoima, Uganda | URN | Hotel owners in the Bunyoro sub-region are still waiting for the Shs102 billion in government funding promised to help upgrade their facilities ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The funding was announced earlier this year as part of government efforts to improve accommodation …