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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gridworks and the Government of Uganda have signed two key agreements that clear the way for the Amari Power Transmission project to enter the construction phase in the coming weeks, marking a significant step for Uganda’s electricity sector. The agreements, signed on Feb.3, include …

MTN Uganda, in partnership with WWF Uganda, will this weekend send the winners of the inaugural Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge to South Africa for the continental finals. In this second instalment of our three-part Pachi Panda series, we turn our focus to Kampala Buzzline in action; a community initiative that …

MTN Uganda, in partnership with WWF Uganda, will this weekend send the winners of the inaugural Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge to South Africa for the continental finals. In this piece, we take a closer look at one of the winning innovations—FarmGate Digital—exploring the idea behind the solution and its promise …

Dubai, UAE | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA  | The United Boda-Boda Riders Cooperative Union has outlined plans to expand its electric mobility and financing model beyond boda-bodas into Uganda’s taxi and bus sectors, following a two-day international leadership retreat held in Dubai over the weekend. The retreat, which coincided with the Union’s first anniversary, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda has recently earned recognition as a Top Employer for 2026, highlighting its commitment to nurturing a strong, people-focused workplace. The award, presented by the Top Employers Institute, places the company among a select group of leading employers within the Coca-Cola Beverages …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to halt the collection of at least sh24.7 billion in disputed taxes from betting and gaming company Massalia SMC Limited, pending the determination of an appeal before the court. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recorded sustained growth in domestic revenue collections, driven in part by improvements in tax administration and the adoption of digital enforcement tools, according to the 2024/25 Auditor General’s Report. The report shows that total government revenue rose from …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the 14th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference approaches next month in Cameroon, Ugandan civil society leaders are urging African governments to speak with one voice in defending the continent’s trade interests. At a consultative meeting in Entebbe, Jane Nalunga, executive director of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Africa has released the inaugural State of Marketing Uganda Report 2025, providing the first data-driven assessment of the country’s marketing and advertising industry. The report was launched during the fifth anniversary of the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) and comes at a time when …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jennifer Bamuturaki Musiime leaves Uganda Airlines with one of the two: a shamed face or a sigh of relief, following a controversial stint at the helm of the national carrier. ‎ On Monday, she circulated a message to her staff informing them of an impending …