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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Uganda’s corporate culture, influence has traditionally been measured through visible wealth: commercial buildings, luxury vehicles, land acquisitions, and political proximity. But a new generation of business figures is increasingly building relevance differently through digital visibility, cultural influence, and emotional connection with audiences. Ssentongo …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Corporate networking events are increasingly becoming more than social gatherings. For multinational brands operating in Africa’s premium consumer market, they are now strategic platforms for influence-building, identity positioning, and long-term customer alignment. That reality was visible at the Kampala Serena Hotel on May 1, …

Amolatar, Uganda | URN | Kevin Acila had built her entire world in darkness; but it was a darkness she had learned to navigate with remarkable strength. She was just 17 when her vision began to fade. What started as a blur slowly turned into darkness, until she could no …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan transport sector continues to reap the benefits of working as one unit under the Union Transport Alliance, with an all-in-one daily mobile phone bundle designed specifically for Uganda’s informal sector as the latest innovation launched. The Union Bundle, developed in partnership with MTN …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The NRM Parliamentary Caucus has resolved to throw its full weight behind the government’s proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, following a high-stakes meeting to align the party’s legislative front. The decision was reached during a caucus meeting held today, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Parliament. …

‎ Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Law Development Centre Magistrates Court in Kampala has granted a cash bail of five million shillings to Alternative Digital journalist Arnold Anthony Mukose, who has been on remand for more than a month. Mukose, who is accused of broadcasting fake news and sending false distress …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Heightened security at Parliament has overshadowed the planned debate on the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, raising fresh concerns about transparency and democratic space as legislators prepare for the plenary sitting. This morning, Military and police forces sealed off key access roads leading to Parliament, restricting …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s transition to renewable energy and electric mobility is gaining momentum, but the journey is not without challenges. Despite the growing adoption of solar power and electric motorcycles, the country faces a critical shortage of skilled technicians, limited public awareness, and policy gaps that threaten …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Women in West Nile and refugee settlements across the region say digital spaces remain unsafe, with many struggling to cope with online harassment, fraud, and abuse, particularly on social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp. Alice Salua, a refugee women leader, says several women …

Tororo, Uganda | URN | The government has launched a major campaign to increase coffee and cocoa production in the Bukedi sub-region as part of efforts to fight poverty and expand household incomes. The initiative, code-named the National Kibaalo Concepts Awareness Campaign, was launched at the weekend by Vice President Jessica …