Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) strengthened its commitment to responsible drinking at this year’s Bell ObaFest by rolling out activities that encouraged moderation and discouraged drunk driving. Amidst the ongoing enjoyments at Millennium Park on Saturday, revellers were invited into a dedicated responsible-drinking zone, where …
Read More »Lifebox gets action for health award to advance surgical safety for women globally
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lifebox, a global non-profit focused on making surgery and anesthesia safer worldwide, has been named one of the awardees of Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million global funding initiative supporting organizations working to improve women’s mental and physical health. The open call, launched …
Read More »NRM App launched in Mbale
M7 Ushers in New Era of Digital Mobilization and Citizen Engagement with Launch of NRM App at Mbale State Lodge Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has switched gears on political mobilization and citizen engagement, launching a new NRM app that’s set to take the ruling party’s message straight …
Read More »Abel Byamukama hails Equity Bank youth facility for spurring him to business success
From Sh40,000 to a Multi-Branch Business: Abel Byamukama’s journey Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Abel Byamukama is a 29-year-old entrepreneur from Maguru Village, Kyabukonkoni Division, Fort Portal City. He is the founder of “Klean Star Products”, a growing enterprise that manufactures liquid soap and a range of home-care products. …
Read More »Burkina Faso, Uganda drench Africa in pride in Qatar World Cup
ADVANCED TO NEXT STAGE Portugal Italy Brazil Austria Republic of Ireland Japan Switzerland Korea DPR Morocco England France Uganda Uzbekistan Burkina Faso Mali Mexico Qatar | FIFA.COM | Uganda and Burkina Faso produced the standout results of the day, as the World Cup first-timers got past Senegal before Oscar Barro’s …
Read More »BrighterMonday Uganda launches ‘HireNow Tour’ in Arua, to boost Northern Uganda youth employment
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BrighterMonday Uganda has launched the ‘HireNow Tour’, an ambitious regional employment drive aimed at closing the widening youth skills and jobs gap in Northern Uganda. The initiative, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, Advance Afrika, and the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), was unveiled yesterday at the Arua District …
Read More »Uganda Breweries trains over 150 Boda Boda Riders on road safety, donates protective gear
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant step towards reducing motorcycle-related fatalities and injuries on Uganda’s roads, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has trained and donated safety gear to over 150 boda boda operators in Luzira, Kampala. The initiative, conducted as part of UBL’s Safety Awareness Week, provided comprehensive road …
Read More »TMR International Hospital speaks out on Augustine
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TMR International Hospital has released a statement explaining the circumstances surrounding the death of a pupil identified only as Augustine. “After his demise, the body was never withheld by TMR International Hospital. At no point did the hospital delay, deny or place conditions on …
Read More »EACOP and Enabel sign MoU to advance business and human rights in Uganda’s energy sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with the Belgian Development Agency – Enabel, have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing Business and Human Rights principles within Uganda’s energy sector. The MoU underscores both institutions’ …
Read More »Bank of Uganda Governor to deliver keynote at Kampala Blockchain Summit 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego will deliver the keynote address at the Kampala Blockchain Summit 2025, scheduled for November 25 at Four Points by Sheraton, Kampala. According to Blockchain Association of Uganda (BAU) officials, the summit will convene under the theme “From Regulation to …
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