Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has signed a new grant agreement with the Embassy of France in Uganda to finance the Green Tech Incubator and Accelerator for Entrepreneurship Program. The program, which targets the youth and women in the Kampala Metropolitan Area and the …
Read More »American work visa to cost Shs350m
Trump’s new policy potentially reshapes global migration patterns for skilled workers NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Ugandans wishing to travel to the U.S. for work must now contend with new heightened fees announced on Sept.19 the President Donald Trump. While signing the executive order that imposed …
Read More »Trump could fire more federal workers if gov’t shuts down after Oct. 1
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The White House has warned federal agencies to brace themselves for a wave of layoffs if Congress does not come to an agreement to keep the government funded before Oct. 1. Congress is approaching a deadline to make a deal to fund the government. If no …
Read More »The agricultural fixes Africa needs
Africa’s policymakers can undernourishment by restoring soil fertility, innovation, and investing in human capital COMMENT | ESTHER NGUMBI | According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025, a report recently released by the five leading United Nations agencies working on the issue, the number of …
Read More »Felicite Nson takes over from Kilonzo at Uganda Breweries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Felicite Nson has today taken over as Managing Director Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), making her the first woman to lead one of the country’s most iconic and enduring brands. Nson succeeds Andrew Kilonzo, who has been appointed Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL). With more …
Read More »Uganda oil project employs over 10,500 locals
The East African country is developing oilfields around Lake Albert in partnership with TotalEnergies and China’s CNOOC, with commercial output expected next year Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | On Sep 16, TotalEnergies EP Uganda launched its 2025 Social Report, highlighting jobs, community projects and environmental safeguards in its Tilenga …
Read More »Museveni nominated, promises new funds for various groups
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday pledged fresh funding initiatives for different social and economic groups across Uganda, moments after being officially nominated as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate for the upcoming elections. Addressing thousands of jubilant supporters at Kololo Independence Grounds, …
Read More »Stanbic Bank marketing head Daniel Ogong exits role after 8 years
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced that Daniel Ogong, the long-serving Head of Brand and Marketing, will be leaving the role effective October 1, 2025, after eight years of distinguished service. Widely regarded as one of Uganda’s most influential marketing leaders, Ogong has played a central …
Read More »Why Uganda’s oil story is incomplete without President Museveni
“Uganda’s oil and gas story is still being written. But it cannot be told in full without recognising the leadership that turned forgotten potential into an opportunity for generations.” COMMENT | DR FRED KABAGAMBE-KALIISA | Veteran Ugandan journalist Tonny Owana recently shared a 1980 article by Ilakut Ben Bella, first …
Read More »Climate risks cloud Uganda’s high-income status ambitions
World Bank report says climate shocks could cut GDP growth by up to 3.1% unless urgent adaptation measures are taken COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda has set its economic development ambitions quite high. The country’s Vision 2040 blueprint lays out a bold goal: becoming an upper middle-income country …
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