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@theScribeUganda Sun, 31 May 2026 07:35:33
A National Seed Fund for Ugandan Startups, An Open Letter to the Incoming Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
An Open Letter to the Incoming Minister of Trade, Industry andCooperatives By Kennedy Muhindi Your Excellency, Congratulations on your appointment to lead Uganda#39;s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. You inherit both a challenge and an opportunity that could define Uganda#39;s economic trajectory for the next generation. I. THE SITUATION ON THE GROUND Uganda stands at a defining economic crossroads. Across the country, thousands of young men and women are building ideas in technology, manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, healthcare, creative industries and financial services. Many of these startups possess the genuine potential to become major employers, exporters, and industrial drivers. Yet
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@theScribeUganda Sun, 31 May 2026 06:12:40
The Right Choice, The Right Person: Why Milly Babalanda Deserved Every Bit of Her Reappointment
By Arinda Wilfred Nshekantebirwe Opinion Analysis When President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni unveiled his new Cabinet for the 2026–2031 term, many names drew gasps, speculation, and debate. Some ministers were dropped. Others were shuffled. New faces were introduced. But one retention stood out not merely as a political formality, but as a deliberate, well-earned, and strategically sound decision: the reappointment of Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda as Minister for the Presidency. In a country where cabinet reshuffles often carry the scent of political reward and regional balancing, Babalandas reappointment smells different. It smells like performance. It smells like results. And
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:04
Justice Kaitesi elected Uganda Judicial Officer's SACCO chairperson
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Judicial Officers Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (UJO-SACCO) has elected Lady Justice Mary Kaitesi Kisakye as its new Chairperson. Justice Kisakye succeeds Justice Boniface Wamala and will be tasked with strengthening members' savings, expanding investments, and enhancing the financial empowerment of judicial officers. She was elected during the … The post Justice Kaitesi elected Uganda Judicial Officer's SACCO chairperson appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:05
Castle Lite taps stars, social buzz to drive 'Try It Ahhh' campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Castle Lite has unveiled its nationwide "Try It Ahhh" Challenge, a consumer engagement campaign that combines product sampling, entertainment, and digital interaction to encourage Ugandans to experience the brand's signature extra-cold refreshment. The campaign was officially launched at Meraki Karting in Bugolobi on May 29, following a teaser campaign … The post Castle Lite taps stars, social buzz to drive 'Try It Ahhh' campaign appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:05
Gov't to stop funding public holiday celebrations
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government will stop funding most national public holiday celebrations beginning in the 2026/27 financial year, with the savings to be redirected to wealth creation and other priority programmes, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi has announced. For years, the government has spent billions of shillings … The post Gov't to stop funding public holiday celebrations appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:06
PSG beats Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
BUDAPEST | Xinhua | Paris Saint-Germain became the second club to retain the UEFA Champions League title after edging Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the regular and 0-0 in the extra time of the final here on Saturday. In front of more than 60,000 spectators at Budapest's Puskas Arena, Arsenal took … The post PSG beats Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:06
M Vincent shares expertise at coffee seminar
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan coffee expert Mwanje Vicent, popularly known as M Vicent, was among the key speakers at the Bunyoro-Kitara Region Commercial Coffee Farmers' Seminar 2026, an event aimed at accelerating the shift towards large-scale, commercially driven coffee farming in the region. The seminar brought together farmers, agribusiness stakeholders, agricultural experts … The post M Vincent shares expertise at coffee seminar appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:07
Over half the sub-counties have no secondary school, UBOS reveals
Kampala, Uganda | URN | More than half of Uganda's sub-counties and town councils do not have a single secondary school, a glaring exposure of the deep inequalities in access to post-primary education, despite years of government efforts to expand universal secondary education. Findings contained in the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Baseline Education Census … The post Over half the sub-counties have no secondary school, UBOS reveals appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 02:00:05
M-KOPA's Ghana push is evidence of Africa's smartphones as financial gateways
M-KOPA's expansion in Ghana highlights how device financing is evolving into bundled ecosystems that combine payments, protection, and financial products into a single repayment structure. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Across Africa's low-income markets, the smartphone is increasingly acting as the first point of contact with formal financial systems, replacing traditional banking entry … The post M-KOPA's Ghana push is evidence of Africa's smartphones as financial gateways appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:05
African sport is the new battleground for African corporate capital
African banks, betting firms, telecoms companies and consumer brands are moving beyond traditional sports sponsorship into deeper commercial partnerships tied to league financing, digital fan systems and long-term sports infrastructure. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African sport is evolving into a structured commercial industry as banks, betting firms, telecoms companies, and consumer … The post African sport is the new battleground for African corporate capital appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 30 May 2026 19:00:10
Bodies of all 9 missing workers recovered after tank implosion at paper mill
The tank ruptured Tuesday at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview, a city located along the southern Washington border with Oregon, killing 11 people.
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