KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The opposition political party, the National Unity Platform-NUP, has chosen Harriet Chemutai as the new chairperson of the Election Management Committee, replacing Mercy Walukamba. The announcement was made by David Lewis Rubongoya, the party Secretary General, on Tuesday at the party headquarters at Makerere …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has further remanded Kanoheri Jolin Rugari, wife to Zimbabwe’s Honorary Consul in Uganda, Chris Rugari, to Luzira prison on charges of murdering their two-year-old son. Kanoheri, who has been in Prison since April 11th, has been further remanded until …
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CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January, the Middle East has seen conflicts intensifying and civilian suffering mounting under U.S. involvement. Regional analysts said that the U.S. government’s disregard for sovereignty and human rights in the Middle East has not only jeopardized local …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving public health in Uganda through strategic, inclusive partnerships — joining hands with the Kabaka Foundation and Aga Khan University Hospital to deliver critical healthcare services to underserved communities. Speaking during the launch of …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola is bringing back its legendary “Share a Coke” campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection, it said on May 6. In 2011, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in which you could find …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | The Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) hosted its 14th Annual Insurance Agents Awards Gala at Hotel Africana on April 30, 2025. The event, themed “Celebrating Agents as Catalysts of Change in the Industry,” aimed to recognize and motivate top-performing insurance agents across the country. The …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a landmark partnership set to transform home ownership in Uganda, Housing Finance Bank has joined forces with Easy Housing to provide sustainable, affordable housing solutions tailored to the needs of everyday Ugandans, the two companies announced recently. This strategic collaboration goes beyond traditional …
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JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), Jinja Plant, has been honored as the overall winner at the 2025 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awards. Hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the awards celebrate excellence in OHS practices across Uganda. NBL also clinched …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT REPORTER | In a ruling that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s corporate and legal circles, the High Court’s Anti-Corruption Division on April.30, 2025, acquitted two directors of ThreeWays Shipping Company who were accused of masterminding a $3.8 million fraud against MTN Uganda. The directors, Geoffrey …
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Kyambogo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of runners turned up in high spirits for the KCB Kyambogo Challenge Ultra Run, held at the Kyambogo University Grounds. The event, which featured 50 km, 25 km, and 10 km races, attracted both elite and hobbyist athletes, delivering a vibrant celebration of …
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