Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with Brainchild Burson, has handed over hi-tech laptops and scholastic materials worth Shs10 million to 20 scholars under the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship Program, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young people through education and digital inclusion. This support …
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Technological change is about accelerating productivity, fostering innovation- Minister Musenero tells students Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has said technological change is happening rapidly, and its real goal is to accelerate productivity, foster market access, innovation, and improve service …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru-Abuku, Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) for Northern Uganda, has been honored with Uganda Law Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She was among the awardees as the country’s Bar celebrated the Women’s Day commemoration, in which the Lifetime Achievement …
Read More »Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija has today inaugurated a new Board of Directors of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA), urging them to adhere to principles of sound governance and to work closely with management to promote …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatization Evelyn Anite Kajik has hailed the Union — leaders of boda boda, taxis, buses and trucks in Uganda — for their efforts to take their members out of poverty by teaching them how to save money …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO has extended a $20 million senior unsecured facility to I&M Bank Uganda Limited to expand financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in a move aimed at strengthening business growth and financial inclusion in Uganda. The financing arrangement includes an initial $10 million senior debt commitment, …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the rainy season sets in, residents of North Karamoja and Teso are warning that the Abim–Amuria Road has become nearly impassable, with potholes and mud halting movement whenever it rains. Heavy rains in 2025 already left the road in a poor state, with floods …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the country edges closer to first oil, a quiet battle over methane emissions is emerging, raising questions about regulation, accountability, and whether Uganda can balance development with climate responsibility. In a conference room at a forum hosted by Natural Resources Governance Institute (NRGI) …
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Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Bruno Lemarquis, acting head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), has condemned the killing of Carine Buisset, a French national and UNICEF staff member, in a drone strike in Goma City, North Kivu Province, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumamanya, has directed local authorities nationwide to enforce licensing laws and remove illegal trading from public spaces, as urban centres continue to face rising unregulated commerce. In a circular dated March 10, 2026, addressed …
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