Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda has officially flagged off three golfers who will represent the country at the NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi. The trio which includes Gabriel Amani Beau, James Abiria, and Irene Sekabembe, depart today aboard a Kenya Airways …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The British High Commission in Kampala hosted a reception to mark the 77th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, celebrating his lifelong commitment to public service, environmental stewardship, and the Commonwealth. Held at the residence of the British High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has been honored with the overall Excel Award at the 2025 Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Taxpayers Appreciation Awards. The brewery received this top recognition for its exemplary tax compliance, timely declarations, and substantial contribution to the national treasury. The awards …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jubilee Holdings Limited has merged its Ugandan subsidiaries, Jubilee Health Insurance Company of Uganda Limited and Jubilee Life Insurance Company of Uganda Limited, following approval from the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda. The combined entity will operate under the name Jubilee Life Insurance Company …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | A week ago, Uganda hosted its first Africa Industrialization Week, attracting over 40 countries and 450 participants to the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort to discuss issues related to industrialization of the continent. The launch of the inaugural Africa Industrialization Week in Uganda coincides with a period …
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COMMENT | RAJESH AGRAWAL | Uganda’s telecommunications sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and evolving global trends. As the country gradually shifts away from traditional communication methods, there is an increasing demand for faster and more cost-effective communication channels. Today, the internet is at the …
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BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau | Xinhua | After Guinea-Bissau’s armed forces seized full control of state power to counter what they described as attempts to destabilize the country, senior military officer Horta Inta-A was sworn in as transitional president on Thursday. The sudden shift occurred only a day before the release of …
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BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | In a world increasingly moving towards multipolarity, two major international gatherings held in recent days have captured global attention, with significant agreements reached in the absence of the United States. The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate …
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The exhibition prompts conversations around the city’s vibrant visual culture, social cultural realities of everyday life and the complex question on who owns the city. ARTS | Dominic Muwanguzi | Everyone in Kampala and its neighbourhood has at least interfaced with a poster, billboard, signage, banner or graffiti inscription. These images …
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Antananarivo, Madagascar | UGU MEDIA | Those who know him well say he is the next best thing in Ugandan golf. The teenager’s better years are well ahead of him, and yesterday at the Golf du Rova course in Antananarivo, Madagascar, the Lugazi youngster showed why. His round of …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
