Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students in candidate classes are at risk of failing to complete the syllabus, as teachers of arts subjects in government schools maintain their strike to demand salary enhancements. For three weeks now, teachers of humanities subjects in government secondary schools have been on industrial …

New York, USA | THE INDEPENDENT |  Zohran Mamdani, a Uganda-born son of political science Professor Mahmood Mamdani, has upended political expectations by clinching the Democratic nomination in New York City’s mayoral primary, marking a potential turning point for American urban politics. At just 33, the state lawmaker’s bold vision—built …

Another positive in the budget is the Shs 1.4 trillion allocated to domestic arrears, up from Shs 200 billion in the current fiscal year. This will go a long way in injecting much-needed liquidity into companies that have provided goods and services to the government but have not been paid …

KCB Bank’s Dennis Damba outlines the bank’s strategic focus areas at FY2025/26 Budget to Business Post High Level Budget Dialogue Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to driving regional economic development and sector innovation during the FY2025/2026 Budget Dialogue, hosted by CSBAG Uganda on …

Results for the African Nations Cup UK 2025 FINAL Zanzibar 0-0 Gambia (🏆Zanzibar won 4-2 0n penalties) SEMI-FINALS Gambia 3-0 Madagascar Zanzibar 0-0 Ghana (Zanzibar win 4-2 on penalties) PRELIMINARIES Madagascar 5 – 0 Benin Gambia 2 – 1 Nigeria. Ghana 2-0 Uganda Madagascar 5 – 0 Benin Gambia 2 – 1 …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has approved the construction of a flyover along the Kampala–Jinja Highway at Nama Sub-county, Mukono District, in a move aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety for thousands of workers employed in the Mbalala Industrial Park. The decision follows a passionate appeal …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank (HFB), in collaboration with Universal M. Enterprises-Affordable Housing, successfully held a blood donation drive at the HFB Head Office in Kololo last week, marking the fourth consecutive year of this life-saving initiative. The drive is part of an ongoing effort to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) is going the distance in its partnership with the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon as it once again steps forward as the official hydration partner for the upcoming fourth edition of the race. The marathon, known for its scenic route …

                                                           Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has partnered with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) to restore 19 hectares of severely degraded forest …

                                                                           Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Chief Executive Officer, Geofrey Ssebaana, has urged players in Uganda’s construction sector to adopt stronger financial discipline, forge strategic partnerships, and integrate sustainability into their operations as key prerequisites for accessing financing from the country’s banking institutions. He emphasized …