Mbale, Uganda | URN | The Umukuka III of Bugisu, Jude Mike Mudoma, has met with the 26 Bamasaba clan heads, known as Bebikuka, to discuss preparations for the official launch of the 2026 Imbalu circumcision season. The meeting held on Wednesday at the Bugisu Cultural Institution headquarters in Mutoto brought …
Read More »Long distances fuel school dropout in Kyegegwa
Kyegegwa, Uganda | URN | Every morning at 5 a.m., Habibu Sanyu begins a journey that determines how her school day will unfold. The Senior Three student at Mpara Secondary School walks eight kilometres to school, often arriving late, tired, and missing the first lessons. Sanyu says the long walk …
Read More »Uganda Shilling rebounds against dollar
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda shilling has recovered strongly against the US dollar after weeks of depreciation, with the Bank of Uganda expressing confidence that the local currency will stabilize over the coming financial year as commercial oil production, robust coffee exports and rising foreign investment boost foreign …
Read More »KCB Bank Uganda plants 300 trees to advance SDG 13 on climate
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | KCB Bank Uganda, through the KCB Foundation, has planted 300 trees at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The tree-planting exercise was conducted in partnership with Serena Hotels …
Read More »Equity Bank gives schools financial stability
Equity Bank Uganda Steps In to Bridge School Financing Gaps Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has concluded its School Bridge Financing campaign with a dedicated education sector engagement held on June 23 at Hotel Africana. The event brought together school proprietors, administrators, and education leaders to …
Read More »NMG, KPMG and Equity Bank launch annual Top 100 SMEs survey
Equity Bank backs Top 100 Survey to unlock SME growth and monetize Uganda’s economic potential Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Bank through their support and commitment to Uganda’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are yet again partnering with KPMG and Nation Media Group (NMG) for …
Read More »Absa Bank wins Green Financial Institution Award
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has been recognised as the Green Financial Institution of the Year at the third edition of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Awards. The accolade recognizes the bank’s outstanding contributions to sustainable financing and environmental stewardship. The award was presented …
Read More »Lukwago transferred to Mulago Hospital for specialized treatment
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Former Kampala Lord Mayor and President of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Erias Lukwago, has been transferred from Luzira Murchison Bay Prison to Mulago National Referral Hospital for specialized medical treatment following a court order issued on Tuesday. Lukwago’s lawyer, Abubaker Ssekanjako, confirmed the …
Read More »TECNO expands AI assistant capabilities with cross-app integration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TECNO has unveiled expanded capabilities for its artificial intelligence assistant, EllaClaw, as the technology company pushes deeper into what it describes as “agentic AI”—systems designed to perform tasks on behalf of users rather than simply responding to commands. The latest version of EllaClaw, currently …
Read More »NCBA Bank, MAT Abacus partner to accelerate SME growth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On June 25, NCBA Bank Uganda has entered into a strategic partnership with MAT Abacus Business School to provide business training, coaching and mentorship to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) under the bank’s Enterprise Development Program. The collaboration underscores NCBA Bank’s commitment to supporting …
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