Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi has promised that Equity Group will continue to champion financial inclusion, resilience and socio-economic transformation across Africa. Dr Mwangi reaffirmed Equity’s commitment to partnerships that drive inclusive growth at the Rotary District 9214 Conference and Assembly 2026 held …
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ICEA LION pushes data-driven trust in evolving insurance landscape Mbarara, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda’s insurance sector arrived in Mbarara carrying more than conference bags and business cards. It brought with it a quiet tension, a question hanging in the air like unclaimed luggage, can the industry grow …
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Entebbe, Uganda | GOLF CORRESPONDENT | The I&M Bank Serena 63 Golf Series is back for the 2026 season, promising an extended and competitive calendar for amateur golfers. The series will feature three major events – the first event slated for June 20, the second one on September 12, and …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The iKON, Uganda’s biggest and most prestigious film awards ceremony, has officially closed the film submission entry for the 4th iKON Awards with a significant surge in international film entries from across Africa and beyond. A total of 300 films, comprising both local …
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A UK study, involving nearly 20,000 people, found that those who spent at least a total of 120 minutes every week in greenery were significantly more likely to report good health and higher psychological well-being. NEWS FEATURE | AGENCIES | If you’ve ever felt calmer after a walk in …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Renowned executive coach Dr Martin Oduor-Otieno will be the keynote speaker at the (LEAD) Convention 2026 and launch a new book, The Humanised Leader, on Thursday, 30th April 2026 in Kampala Uganda. Officials said Dr Martin Oduor Otieno, who serves as a business advisor and executive coach …
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Rent-to-own housing is gaining traction as African cities respond to limited mortgage access and rising demand. The model allows households to build equity through monthly payments, creating a gradual path to ownership. Governments and developers in markets such as Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa are already piloting it. …
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Hima Cement Targets Future Builders in Makerere Training Push on Skills and Safety Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | More than 250 technicians, students and artisans (fundis) are undergoing a two-day construction training at Makerere University in a programme organised in partnership with Hima Cement, as both industry and …
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West African states are moving from fragmented oversight to coordinated regional control of their oceans. The push aims to curb illegal fishing, rebuild coastal economies, and protect biodiversity. Success could turn years of lost marine wealth into lasting regional economic opportunity. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | West African …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, with significant amendments aimed at redefining the standards of education in Uganda. The legislation marks a historic shift toward the professionalisation of teaching, introducing rigorous licensing requirements and establishing a powerful new regulatory body. The bill, which …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
