Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum has appointed its inaugural advisory and governing boards, selecting a group of regional technology executives to oversee a mission centered on closing the country’s digital skills gap. Collin Babirukamu, executive director of IT at the Bank of Uganda, will …
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We should aim to get the same energy out of young people for the environment as they have for social media COMMENT | ROZETA ACAYO | Young people today carry a lot of economic pressure, social media noise, job uncertainty, and mental health strain. In response, their commitments to life increasingly …
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In The Fisherman, a retired Ghanaian fisherman navigates a rapidly changing world, where tradition meets technology and experience collides with ambition. Guided by a mystical talking fish, he embarks on a journey full of humor, heart, and unexpected insights. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The lights dim at …
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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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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
