Mobile money operators also highlighted the effect of digital transaction taxes on usage, noting that higher costs are already prompting some consumers to revert to cash Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s proposed tax measures for the 2026/27 financial year have drawn criticism from civil society groups, …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Monica Musenero Masanza, has officially launched National Science Week (NSW) 2026, positioning science, technology and innovation (STI) as a key driver in Uganda’s ambition to build a USD 500 billion economy. The launch event took place on …
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The board proposed a dividend of KSh11.7 billion, up from KSh9.1 billion in the previous year Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | NCBA Group reported a 7% increase in net profit to KSh23.4 billion ($181 million) for the year ended December 2025, helped by stronger asset growth, improved …
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The lender posted a 20.4% rise in profit after tax to Shs 586.2 billion Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In banking, consistency is often more valuable than bursts of brilliance. Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited appears to have mastered that art. The lender posted a 20.4% rise in …
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Experts called for stronger regional cooperation, improved monitoring of online platforms, and heightened accountability for digital marketplaces Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | As the world observed World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, officials across the COMESA region warned that unsafe products in both physical and digital marketplaces …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Ugandans have been urged to embrace insurance as a critical tool for safeguarding their future, livelihoods and businesses, as the 6th Annual Insurance Week was officially launched at Constitutional Square in the heart of Kampala on March 23. The week-long event, which began with …
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Regional watchdog, aviation experts push enforcement of 2025 consumer protection rules as delays and cancellations surge NEWS ANALYSIS | JULIUS BUSINGE | When Moses collected his luggage at an East African airport, he expected a routine arrival. Instead, he found opened gadget packages in his side bag—items he said he …
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This development comes at the time traditional media outlets worldwide are struggling with declines in core revenue streams, particularly print and broadcast advertising as audiencees goes online NEWS ANALYSIS | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is poised to exit East Africa’s traditional media industry after …
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The NGO Bureau chief says about 7,000 NGOs operate in Uganda, though many have closed or downsized due to funding and compliance challenges Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The future of Uganda’s non-governmental organisation sector is increasingly uncertain, as a combination of donor withdrawal, regulatory scrutiny and operational …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda government has signalled plans to accelerate the adoption of electric motorcycles across public institutions following a high-level visit to the Spiro electric mobility production facility in Namanve Industrial Park. The inspection, led by Robinah Nabbanja early this week, the Prime Minister of …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
