Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union (EU) has joined local initiatives to promote emission-free mobility as part of efforts to transform Kampala into a greener, smarter city. In partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), the EU Delegation in Uganda is encouraging more Ugandans to adopt …
Read More »Guinness World Records: 112-year-old Brazilian becomes oldest man alive
LONDON, ENGLAND | TASS | 112-year-old Joao Marinho Neto from Brazil is now the oldest living man in the world after the death of British citizen John Tinniswood, the previous record holder, who died on November 26, according to the Guinness World Records website. Neto is currently 112 years and …
Read More »Bugisu Cooperative Union demands gov’t intervention to combat landslides
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU) are seeking government intervention over the persistent landslides which have claimed lives. Bugisu is one of the sub-regions prone to landslides. On Wednesday over 20 people were killed in landslides in the districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Sironko and Namisindwa. John …
Read More »UBOS, MoH flag off teams to conduct malaria indicator survey
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to conduct a countrywide malaria indicator survey with data collection scheduled to start on Sunday. The results of this survey which is intended to obtain national estimates of the prevalence of malaria and its risk factors in …
Read More »Liverpool vs Man City highlight in Premier League
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | One of the biggest city rivalries in England takes center stage in the Premier League when Liverpool entertains Manchester City, and Manchester United hosts Everton. The visit to Anfield looks increasingly vital for Manchester City, who may have ended a run of consecutive defeats in …
Read More »Bulambuli mudslide: Death toll rises to 20
Bulambuli, Uganda | Xinhua | The death toll in the Wednesday night mudslide that hit several villages in the eastern Ugandan district of Bulambuli has risen to 20, a police spokesperson said Friday. Rogers Taitika, a spokesperson of Elgon region police, told Xinhua over the telephone that a total of …
Read More »Centenary Bank partners with African Guarantee Fund to host the Green Finance Forum
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda recently partnered with the African Guarantee Fund to host the Green Finance Forum an event aimed at providing knowledge on awareness and opportunities in the green finance space. The forum brought together key sector players …
Read More »TotalEnergies unveils 10-year commemorative publication on education impact
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies EP Uganda has unveiled a commemorative publication celebrating 10 years of impactful educational scholarships that have transformed the lives of youth in the Albertine region. The launch event, held at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel, introduced the publication titled “10 Years of TotalEnergies EP Uganda’s …
Read More »Madox Sematimba to Headline 14th Edition of Pilsner sponsored Rukundo Egumeho
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Madox Sematima is set to headline the 14th edition of the Pilsner Lager-sponsored Rukundo Egumeho on the 1st of December at Indian Association Grounds Lugogo. The legendary star will perform live to some of his popular hits alongside some of Western Uganda singing sensations, Ambroy, …
Read More »Exploring the future of Q-commerce
As Glovo continues revolutionizing the on-demand delivery landscape, its Q-commerce operations have become an important pillar of its growth strategy. Patricia Akankwatsa of The Independent had the opportunity to sit down with the newly appointed Country Manager, Ivy Maingi to discuss how Glovo is redefining quick commerce in Uganda …
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