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Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda have transparency laws, but corruption persists NEWS ANALYSIS | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda records some of the lowest levels of compliance with access to information requests in East Africa, highlighting a persistent gap between transparency laws and their enforcement across the region. Between 2018 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has today commissioned 100 scholars from the fifth cohort of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP). These students join 412 previously admitted scholars, all selected based on their outstanding performance in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education examinations, bringing the total to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa reported strong FY’26 results, with profit after tax rising to $813m, driven by a 29.5% increase in reported revenue to $6,415m, as data became the largest revenue component. The customer base increased to 183.5 million, with Airtel Money processing over $215bn in …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda is hosting 13 German coffee roasters and buyers in a nine-day coffee origin tour aimed at strengthening direct trade partnerships and positioning the country as a premium specialty coffee source in Europe. The Uganda-Germany Coffee Origin Trip, running from May 2–10, 2026, is being …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The 100 young leaders participating in the Equity Leaders Program taking place at Africa Bible University Lubowa were challenged this week to embrace discipline, integrity, and purposeful leadership during intensive leadership and career development sessions featuring senior executives and industry experts. The program …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | In the gentle rhythm of motherhood, where care is given endlessly and often quietly, ICEA LION Life Assurance is stepping in with a message that feels both timely and tender: mothers, too, deserve to be nurtured. The insurer has committed Shs7 million to support the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Africa-Uganda participated in the 3rd Edition of the CEO Business Conference 2026, held under the theme “Adapt and Advance,” bringing together chief executives, business owners, and senior decision-makers from sectors such as construction, trade, and education, it said on May 4. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Auto Show Kampala has officially unveiled its 2026 edition, announcing an expanded three-day experience from July 17 to 19, 2026 at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, with a strong national focus on road safety and vehicle inspection. The announcement was made this morning at the Ministry …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Centenary Bank,has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s financial inclusion and long-term wealth creation through its support of the She Counts Fair, a transformative program developed together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It aims at equipping women with the tools and …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
