Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Banking has become more accessible for residents of Nansana, Masaka, and Soroti, as Housing Finance Bank officially opens three new branches, expanding its presence and reaffirming its commitment to communities across Uganda. For many people, convenient access to financial services can transform daily life—reducing …
Read More »M23 confirms delegation in Doha for limited talks with DRC gov’t
GOMA, DRC | Xinhua | The rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) confirmed Friday that it has dispatched a delegation to Doha, Qatar’s capital, for talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Speaking at a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, …
Read More »MTN Uganda, Turkish Airlines launch 1-year campaign dubbed ‘Fly Prestige with Turkish Airlines’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its exclusive loyalty program ‘MTN Prestige’ has partnered with Turkish Airlines to launch a new campaign, “Fly Prestige with Turkish Airlines.” The year-long promotion will reward MTN Prestige customers with the opportunity to win free round-trip air tickets to international destinations …
Read More »Uganda, South Sudan pledge joint efforts to resolve border tensions
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan and South Sudanese armies have agreed to step up cooperation to address recurring border skirmishes, some of which have turned deadly, the Ugandan military said. Uganda’s top military chiefs met with a visiting South Sudanese delegation in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, to discuss security …
Read More »ICC member states reject new U.S. sanctions on court officials
THE HAGUE, Netherlands | Xinhua | The presidency of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), which oversees the International Criminal Court (ICC), on Thursday voiced “deep concern” and rejected new U.S. sanctions imposed on ICC judges and deputy prosecutors. The sanctions, announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on …
Read More »Uganda, Senegal coaches optimistic ahead of CHAN quarterfinal clash
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda head coach Morley Byekwaso has expressed delight at meeting defending champion Senegal in the quarterfinals of the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN). Uganda ended its long-standing CHAN drought on Monday by qualifying for the quarterfinals for the first time after six previous attempts. …
Read More »Uganda Baati launches campaign for orientile steel roof sheets
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited has launched ‘Crown Your Home with Orientile’, a product awareness campaign spotlighting Orientile, the widest steel roof sheet on the market and a key innovation in Uganda Baati’s building solutions portfolio. With a distinctive design and industry leading width, Orientile offers …
Read More »Java House launches 100th branch in Rubaga, Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Java House, East Africa’s leading coffee-led restaurant brand, has marked a major milestone with the opening of its 100th store in Rubaga, Kampala. This achievement underscores Java House’s journey from a single coffee shop in Nairobi in 1999 to becoming a household name across …
Read More »U.S. sanctions four more members of ICC
WASHINGTON, the United States | TASS | The United States is imposing sanctions on four more representatives of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the US Department of State and Treasury said. According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sanctions were imposed on Judges Kimberly Prost (Canada) and Nicolas Guillou …
Read More »Entebbe International Airport records highest-ever monthly passenger traffic in July
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe International Airport handled 230,577 passengers in July 2025, the highest monthly traffic in the airport’s history surpassing December 2024, with 222,301 passengers. According to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Entebbe International Airport recorded 119,127 arrivals and 111,450 departures, averaging 7,437 per day. This growth was partly attributed …
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