Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This festive season, MultiChoice Uganda is giving football fans the ultimate gift — unlimited access to world-class football action at no extra cost. Speaking about this exciting initiative, Rinaldi Jamusisa, PR and Communications Manager at MultiChoice Uganda, said that from December 18, 2025, to …
Read More »Namibia confirms H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in wild birds
WINDHOEK | Xinhua | Namibia has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in the southern Karas Region, authorities said on Monday. In a statement, the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform said H5N1 virus was detected …
Read More »UCAA: We are going to investigate Uganda Airlines
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to investigate recent flight disruptions at Uganda Airlines following a series of cancellations and delays that have inconvenienced passengers and drawn widespread public attention. Speaking on the sidelines of a stakeholder engagement organised by the Uganda …
Read More »Airtel Uganda wins PR Campaign of the Year
Airtel Uganda wins PR Campaign of the Year for its Mastery in Reputation Management at the 2025 Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda was recognized for excellence, earning the Best PR Campaign of the Year award at the prestigious Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) …
Read More »C-Care IHK celebrates mothers with a wellness experience
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care IHK Namuwongo has hosted a special patient appreciation event that brought together mothers who delivered at the hospital between May and December this year. The event, held at the C-Care IHK Namuwongo facility, featured wellness sessions, maternal health talks, and the highly anticipated Mom-Cation …
Read More »Kitimbo wins Order of Merit at Uganda Golf Club, dedicates victory to Brian Toolit
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Rino Kitimbo and Gloria Mbaguta claimed the Order of Merit for the Men’s and Ladies’ categories at the Stanbic Bank Grand Mug of Mugs on Saturday at Uganda Golf Club. Kitimbo completed the season with 34 points over the 12 rounds of action, while …
Read More »Farming pressures fuel Africa’s drug resistance crisis
In Uganda, an estimated 5,620 deaths were attributable to antimicrobial resistance in 2021, with the greatest number among children aged under five years SPECIAL FEATURE | JOHN MUSENZE – SciDev.Net | In the Mbarara district of Western Uganda, poultry farmer Susan Ddamulira has managed a farm of 2,000 birds …
Read More »Pilsner Lager toasts to tradition at 10th Bakiga Nation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Sunday afternoon, the Millennium Grounds at Kololo became a cultural spectacle. Not even the rain could stand in the way of the revellers who turned up in large numbers to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Kigezi region at the Bakiga Nation …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda to facilitate UEDCL $50 million power distribution expansion plan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) have today announced the advancement of a five-year $50million, landmark financing facility to the electricity distributor to strengthen national power distribution. Officials said this landmark transaction marks a defining moment for Uganda’s energy sector, and …
Read More »UMEAS AWARD: I&M Select Banking Sapphire Club named Best Innovation of Year
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | I&M Bank Uganda’s Select Banking Sapphire Club has been named Best Innovation of the Year at the fifth Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS), held on Thursday evening at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The award was received by the bank’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Annette …
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