Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The fourth edition of the B!LL!Now Now (BNN) Youth Summit, convened by Reach A Hand Africa (RAHA) and Third Sector Builders, has officially kicked off under the theme “Africa Recharged: Youth Power. Bold Voices. Real Change.” Held from 5–7 August 2026 at Reach A …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Transport authorities are pushing for tighter regulation of vehicles and drivers transporting schoolchildren, including specialised driver certification, tougher vehicle inspections and increased use of speed cameras, as Uganda grapples with a persistent road safety crisis. Winstone Katushabe, the Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Safety …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has commended Ugandan engineering and energy services firm On Track Technical Services Limited for its performance in executing electricity distribution projects, describing the company as one of the best-performing contractors in the sector. The recognition, made when the company’s directors …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Former Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Katumba Wamala is among 1,591 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel set to retire this month. The retirement exercise, announced by the Acting Director of Defence Public Information, Col. Chris Magezi, covers personnel across all ranks, from generals …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ABC Capital Bank Limited has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy focused on digital transformation and expanding its retail banking portfolio, following a period of sustained growth and strong financial performance that saw the bank record a 285% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 90 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda’s wood industry have begun a four-month business incubation programme aimed at improving competitiveness, strengthening value addition and positioning the country’s forestry sector for greater economic returns. The programme, launched by the Food and Agriculture …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Tourism stakeholders have welcomed Uganda Airlines’ decision to launch direct flights to Kigali, Rwanda, and Accra, Ghana, saying the new connections are expected to boost visitor arrivals, trade, and investment while strengthening Uganda’s position as a regional tourism destination. The direct flights, which are scheduled …
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Independent MPs Sign Cooperation Agreement Kampala, Uganda | URN | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has further consolidated its influence in the 12th Parliament after dozens of Independent Members of Parliament signed a cooperation agreement allowing them to work closely with the ruling party. The memorandum of …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The State has asked the High Court to find lawyer Eron Kiiza guilty of contempt of court over social media posts about a prosecution witness in the ongoing treason trial involving Dr. Kizza Besigye and two others, arguing that the publications could prejudice the proceedings …
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania have endorsed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reshaping East Africa’s energy economy by shifting the region’s focus from crude oil exports to building an integrated regional energy and …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
