Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Node Group was crowned Best PR Agency of the Year at the 9th PRAU Excellence Awards, held on 4 December 2025 at Protea Hotel in Kampala. The agency also received a Certificate of Recognition for Best Social/Digital Communication Campaign, marking a strong milestone …
Read More »Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards finalists named
Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) 5th anniversary awards gala due Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Group Africa has announced this year’s Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) finalists. The finalists will tussle it out for the most coveted honours in the marketing sector, at the awards’ fifth anniversary gala, …
Read More »PRAU awards set for December 4th
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 9th edition of the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) Excellence Awards is scheduled for December 4th, 2025, at Protea Hotel in Kampala under the theme “Recognising Innovation and Impact in Public Relations”. The PRAU Excellence Awards were established to honor exceptional work …
Read More »Mbarara Archdiocese association hails partners for transforming communities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA) on Friday night hosted an elegant partners’ appreciation dinner at Kabira Country Club, celebrating the success of the 2025 AMDA Caravan and recognizing the generosity of members and organizations that helped make it possible. The evening brought together donors, clergy, …
Read More »Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda earns bronze employer of the year award
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has been honoured with the Bronze Employer of the Year Award by the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE), recognising the company’s outstanding contribution to job creation and entrepreneurship in the country. The FUE, the officially accredited body representing Ugandan …
Read More »iKON Awards expands reach with first-ever continental activation in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | The road map to iKON Awards 2026 has officially kicked off with iKON Activate – an initiative that fosters collaborations with African film stars. The first iKON Activate is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from 26th -28th September 2025. The …
Read More »C-Care Uganda celebrates service and systems excellence across its network
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEEPNDENT | C-Care Uganda, one of Uganda’s leading private healthcare networks, has held its annual awards ceremony recognizing operational excellence in healthcare. The event took place at Mestil Hotel, celebrating outstanding performance across C-Care’s network of facilities. The ceremony, graced by Dr. Rony Bahatungire, Commisioner Clinical Services, …
Read More »WASH Impact and Influence Awards—wait, what is that?
COMMENT | RONALD NGOBI | WASH! Wait, what is that— you mean car WASH? A WASHing machine? A WASHroom? If you have worked in the WASH sector, you have probably heard it all. The term often sparks confusion, chuckles, or raised eyebrows. And honestly, who can blame them? Even highly educated …
Read More »AFRICAN BANKER AWARDS: Equity Bank takes East Africa crown
Equity Bank wins “Best Regional Bank in East Africa” at the African Banker Awards 2025. Recognition affirms Equity Group’s regional leadership and role in advancing financial inclusion and socio-economic transformation across the continent. Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | THE INDEPENDENT | In recognition of its impactful presence across the region, Equity Bank …
Read More »NMG, KPMG and Equity Bank set for Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey launch
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank’s role in supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda will come into focus when the 2025 Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey is officially launched together with partners KPMG and Nation Media Group (NMG) at Sheraton Hotel Kampala on Wednesday. As a leading champion for …
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