Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the West Nile Parliamentary Caucus and West Nile Development Association (WENDA) are calling for an urgent mapping of minerals in the West Nile sub-region. The members argue that the sub-regions unexploited minerals, such as gold, present an opportunity to industrialize the …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations are underway in the Rwenzururu Kingdom for the 58th coronation anniversary of Omusinga (King) Charles Wesley Mumbere. The commemorative event, which will also mark 15 years since the kingdom’s official recognition by the government, is scheduled for October 19 at Kilembe Golf Course in Kasese …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Herbalists attending the African Traditional Medicine Day conference have expressed fears of losing their innovations once they open up to regulators in the name of formalizing their trade. The traditional medicine providers who gathered at Makerere University on Thursday asked the National Drug Authority(NDA) …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Watu Uganda, an asset financier, has become the latest financial institution in Africa to receive an esteemed Client Protection Certification from Microfinanza Rating (MFR). This significant achievement underscores Watu Uganda’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion and responsible lending practices, announced during their Customer Service …

TODAY Uganda vs South Sudan 4pm Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Matia Lule, head coach of Uganda’s Under-20 national football team, believes his players are beginning to embrace the team’s philosophy after securing their second win in the ongoing Total Energies U-20 CAF Africa Cup of Nations …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Horyal Investments Holding Co Ltd, the majority shareholder in the Atiak Sugar factory has criticized the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) over its limited participation in the management of the joint venture. In 2018, the government through UDC invested $5.5 million in exchange for a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan national anthem was amended just two months after independence following a complaint from the Church that it was “Godless”. The anthem, a cherished symbol of national pride, is sung at official ceremonies, school parades, and other events across the country. Composed by …

  TODAY Uganda vs South Sudan – MANDELA STADIUM, NAMBOOLE 7pm Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The last time Uganda Cranes shared an AFCON qualifying group with South Sudan was during the 2021 AFCON qualifiers. The two teams split the six points between them, with Uganda winning their home …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This year’s Customer Service Week that ends today, featured surprise activities by Equity Bank Senior Executive Management Team and Staff as well as special promotions, freebies, and unique deals for clients and customers. Equity Bank Uganda has from Monday engaged clients, customers, and staff in …

In 2023 Ugandans in the UAE remitted about 21% of total remittances from abroad (USD 300 million out of approximately USD 1.43 billion) Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda will this week visit, meet and interact with Ugandans living and working in the UAE to offer specialized …