Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Learners at Uganda School for the Deaf in Ntinda have received a new football pitch in an initiative dubbed Dream on the Field aimed at creating more inclusive sporting opportunities for children with different abilities. The facility, refurbished by TECNO Mobile Uganda, is the first under the company’s “Dream on …
Read More »PachiPanda gives Uganda’s young innovators another shot at going global
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What if a young entrepreneur found a way to turn plastic waste into income while keeping communities cleaner? Or developed a solution that helps farmers adapt to changing weather patterns and reduce food losses? Or created a business that protects pollinators while creating jobs …
Read More »Uganda plans ambitious 7.4 million children vaccination campaign as measles threatens a comeback
MPs, civial society, cultural and religious leaders pledge to use local structures to mobilise parents as government launches nationwide catch-up campaign, October 1–5 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Members of Parliament, cultural leaders led by the Buganda Kingdom, civil society organisations and religious leaders …
Read More »Young Ugandan innovators awarded Sh205 million to take bold agricultural solutions to scale
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Heifer International Uganda has announced the winners of the AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda Season 5, awarding a share of Sh205 million in catalytic financing to young innovators and entrepreneurs building practical solutions for Uganda’s farmers and agricultural value chains. Held at Sheraton Hotel …
Read More »Why Uganda’s entertainment industry needs journalists who understand the culture
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s entertainment industry has grown far beyond music releases and celebrity appearances. Behind the artists and performers is an expanding ecosystem of concerts, fashion, events, branding, digital content and businesses built around the country’s creative talent. Yet the media coverage of this industry has …
Read More »Turning Uganda’s youthful population into an economic dividend
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s youthfulness is often described as an advantage. It can also be a liability. A country in which more than 70% of the population is below 30 needs to create productive work at a pace that matches the growth of its working-age population. Otherwise, …
Read More »Uganda advocates for stronger regional cooperation to combat terrorism
New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has called for enhanced regional collaboration, coordinated border governance, and sustainable support for African-led peace and security initiatives to address terrorism and violent extremism across Africa. The East African country made the call at a pivotal meeting held on September 23, 2026, …
Read More »🟥 UNEB releases 2026 PLE, UCE and UACE exams timetable
*⃣ PLE: 30th Oct – 4th Nov *⃣ UCE: 8th Oct – 3rd Nov *⃣ UACE: 7th Nov – 5th Dec Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially released the 2026 national examination timetable for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), the Uganda Certificate of …
Read More »Pride Bank and Interswitch join forces to deliver easier, accessible banking solutions to customers
Through this partnership, Pride Bank customers will benefit from two key solutions: Quickteller Agency Banking, which extends selected banking services through Interswitch’s network of more than 21,000 agents across Uganda, and the roll out of Pride Bank Verve Debit Cards, connecting customers to a wider network of ATMs and …
Read More »Uganda calls for single African tourist visa to boost continental tourism
Paris, France | URN | Uganda has called on African countries to introduce a single tourist visa that would allow international visitors to travel across the continent using one travel document. This is part of the country’s efforts to strengthen tourism cooperation and increase revenue from the sector. State for …
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