Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | In line with its mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development and regional integration, the East African Development Bank (EADB) has disbursed over USD 200 million to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda in the last five years through its lending operations, executives said on …
Read More »CFAO unveils competition for artists to win back-to-school cash
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As parents across Uganda continue to prepare for another back-to-school season, the financial demands of tuition, supplies, and other expenses can be overwhelming. However, there is an exciting opportunity for young artists to turn their creativity into financial support. The Toyota Dream Car Art …
Read More »Old Mutual Investment Group celebrates growth at 2025 annual agents awards
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG), a black-owned African investment manager with a strong history of fostering investment growth, hosted the 2025 edition of the 2024 Annual Agents Awards and 2025 Incentives Launch. Held at the Golf Course Hotel in Kampala recently, the event gathered …
Read More »Police defends decision allowing PLU procession to Parliament
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has justified its decision to allow the members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) to hold processions to Parliament, protesting perceived disrespect towards General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, their leader. Hundreds of supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) …
Read More »UNEB to release 2024 UCE results tomorrow
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) will release the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results on the 11th February, 2025. All Secondary schools are advised to settle all outstanding invoices on EREG-PORTAL to avoid being blocked from receiving 2024 results at the time of release …
Read More »Michael Atingi-Ego appointed as new BoU Governor
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Dr. Micheal Atingi-Ego Governor of the Bank of Uganda and Augustus Nuwagaba as the new Deputy Governor. Atingi-Ego who has been serving as the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda replaces the late Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, who died in January 2021, …
Read More »EC extends National Voters Register update by 7 days
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the update of the National Voters Register for seven more days to allow more eligible Ugandans to register and update their details ahead of the 2025/2026 General Elections. Addressing the press in Kampala, EC Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi …
Read More »NEMA hunts for individuals behind illegal wetland dumping
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched a hunt for individuals involved in illegally dumping soil in a protected wetland in Fort Portal City. The crackdown follows a joint operation by police and the Resident City Commissioner’s office, which impounded a Sino truck, …
Read More »Uganda sends 8 players to 2025 All Africa Badminton Senior Championship
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has sent an eight-strong team to the 2025 All Africa Badminton Senior Championship which is slated for February 10-16 in Douala, Cameroon. The Championship sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) will be played on a team and individual basis and will bring together …
Read More »Tackling drowning in Uganda’s water bodies
Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jovia, a 30-year-old resident of an island in Mayuge decided to take her two-month-old baby to a medical facility on the mainland, unfortunately, the locally made boat capsized and the child died. Two years later, her second baby fell ill, with heavy vomiting. Afraid …
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