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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has partnered with WaterQuip Uganda Limited to install a water purification system at St. Joseph’s Nursery and Primary School in Nansana, improving access to safe drinking water for over 900 pupils and staff. The initiative, part of HFB’s Water Supply …

As Uganda’s on-demand delivery market expands with growing digital adoption, Glovo has positioned itself as a key player driving convenience, innovation, and inclusion. Since entering the Ugandan market, the tech-enabled platform has transformed how consumers access food, groceries, and essential goods—bridging local businesses with digital opportunities. At the center of …

How government’s borrowing spree is leaving citizens bearing the cost Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | At dawn, the roar of engines rises above the quiet streets of Entebbe as David Tumusiime, 47, prepares for his daily commute to Kampala. Like thousands of other motorists, he joins the line snaking toward the …

Government has unveiled a 30+ member committee to oversee its activities in the bloc Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda has launched its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) National Implementation Committee (NIC), signaling a renewed push to leverage the continent’s single market for goods and services. The committee, comprising …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has launched its 2025 festive gifting campaign under the theme “Our brands are the ultimate gift for a cheerful season,” introducing a new personalization feature that allows customers to engrave or label hampers with names or company logos at no …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pearl Bank Uganda and Stanbic Bank Uganda have announced the integration of their digital wallets, Wendi and FlexiPay, in a move aimed at advancing Uganda’s financial inclusion and digital economy. Together, the platforms serve over a million users, providing savings, credit, and e-commerce services. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On World Food Day (Oct.16), Glovo and community-based organization Haba Na Haba announced a major milestone in their partnership, having rescued and distributed 2,712,061 meals to food-insecure communities since March 2024. The initiative leverages Glovo’s technology and delivery network to collect surplus food from …

How the rivalry between the two Gulf carriers has contributed to the growth of the local aviation industry NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Emirates and Qatar Airways, the two Gulf carriers dominating the global aviation industry are flexing muscles over the fast growing Ugandan market. Every week thousands of …

    Why climate vulnerability data could be the  compass for country’s resilient food system Entebbe, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On a breezy October 22 morning in Entebbe, a mix of scientists, policymakers, and agricultural experts gathered in a lakeside resort conference room with a shared sense of urgency. Maps …

He championed the strengthening of socio-economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean, backed major industrial projects and initiatives like the Dangote Refinery and the African Medical Centre of Excellence Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, marked the end of an era as President and …