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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Raymond Musiima, a Ugandan student who founded an agribusiness initiative to support youth, has been awarded the Homer Higbee International Education Award. The Homer Higbee International Education Award recognizes Michigan State University (MSU) students and other individuals who have made significant contributions to support …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a powerful convergence that placed Indigenous knowledge at the heart of Africa’s development agenda, the African Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN), in collaboration with Carleton University and the Mastercard Foundation, has hosted the maiden Annual International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Restorative …

Notably, coffee exports more than tripled from $64.74 million in March 2024 to $198.62 million in March this year, driven by the higher international coffee prices and increased export volumes.  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s external trade posted a mixed picture at the end of the first quarter …

The factory’s chief executive officer, revealed that they plan to invest sh45 million in purchasing local mangoes, with each kilogram priced at sh300 Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti Fruit Processing Factory has taken a significant step by purchasing and processing local mangoes from farmers in the Teso Sub-region  …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tororo police is holding Centurion Owor, who has been accused of deceiving many young people in the district with a promise to have them recruited into the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Owor allegedly promised to help them join the army but instead took their …

The program offers a comprehensive package including paid internship, mentorship, coaching, and support for 100 students pursuing higher education both locally and internationally. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned 100 scholars as the fourth cohort of Equity Leaders Program Uganda, joining 319 previously admitted scholars …

 East Africa Powers Airtel Africa’s growth with strong performance across voice, data and mobile money Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Airtel Africa has reported a resilient performance in its East African operations for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, underscoring the region’s strategic role in the company’s overall success. …

MTN Group delegation visits Uganda, pays courtesy visit to President Yoweri Museveni Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A high-level delegation from MTN Group, led by Chairman Mcebisi Jonas and Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita, visited Uganda this week to engage with national leaders and key stakeholders, reaffirming the …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Foundation, the corporate social investment arm of KCB Bank Uganda, today held a graduation ceremony for over 58 youth from the Central Region who have completed their modular skilling in vocational training under the 2024 Twekozese Programme. The graduation event took place at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has appointed David Wandera as Managing Director following the necessary regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda. David is an accomplished banker with over 20 years of diverse experience in business leadership, financial management, strategy and stakeholder engagement. Prior to this appointment, …