Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TMR International Hospital, a brand of Tal Medical & Rescue, has maintained its lead as a first-rate medical service provider in Uganda after it was named the Best Private Healthcare Service Provider in the Customer Service Experience category at the Business Excellence …
Read More »It’s ‘Daytona Format’ as I&M Katogo Golf Series returns to Entebbe Club
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series is set to return for the third leg of the 2025 season this Saturday at the Lakeside Entebbe Club. This weekend’s edition will be played under the ‘Daytona’ format, the same format of play used in the …
Read More »The US is now an superpower
Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has slashed foreign aid and weaponized the United States’ economic power to bully long-standing allies, underscoring his administration’s abandonment of multilateralism COMMENT | Moreno Bertoldi and Marco Buti | In a matter of months, both the international role and global standing of the …
Read More »The 2nd National E-Mobility Expo 2025 to showcase the power of healthy mobility
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2nd National E-Mobility Expo 2025 is around the corner following the launch that took place on 30 July 2025 at Next Media Park. According to the organisers, the second edition is carefully curated to promote not only e-mobility but also the underlying …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda,Makerere University equip journalists with data journalism skills
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has unveiled a three-year partnership with Makerere University in Kampala, aiming to equip practicing journalists with financial, business, and data-driven reporting to transform the media industry. As part of the partnership, 20 journalists across the country were equipped with various skills during …
Read More »Museveni okays Govt to purchase Mayuge Sugar Factory for cane farmers
Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said that the government will purchase the Mayuge sugar factory for local cane farmers across the Busoga sub-region. During a meeting with sugarcane farmers, millers, and sugar manufacturers at State Lodge in Mayuge district, Museveni noted that, much as he had earlier …
Read More »Court confirms sh20 million fine for company that imported counterfeit toner
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Court has dismissed an appeal and allowed for the payment of 20 million shillings in damages and the destruction of counterfeit toner cartridges belonging to China New Future (Uganda) Ltd. Sitting in Kampala, three Court of Appeal Justices agreed with the ruling of the …
Read More »First malaria treatment for babies is a major step to ending the disease in Africa
The first malaria treatment for babies and very young children of 2 months up to 5 years was approved for use by Swiss agency for therapeutic products, Swissmedic, in early July 2025. Until now, babies and very young children have been treated with medicines formulated for older children. The Conversation Africa asked …
Read More »NRM summons CEC aspirants, calls for restraint
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NRM Electoral Commission has cautioned candidates contesting for positions on the Central Executive Committee (CEC) to refrain from using abusive language and engaging in character assassination against their opponents during the campaign period. Currently, over 200 candidates vying for various CEC positions …
Read More »Kamulindwa leads at Watoto Golf Tournament
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Entebbe-based professional golfer David Amooti Kamulindwa took a 2 shot lead with a score of 5 under par 67 at the second edition of the Watoto Golf Tournament at Kitante. Kamulindwa sunk 5 birdies on hole 3, 5. 6, 8, 13 and 17 to put …
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