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Equity Bank Uganda wins top African Business Award
Equity Bank Uganda Named Corporate Business Of The Year At The African Business Chamber African Business Awards 2026 Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has been named Corporate Business of the Year at the prestigious African Business Chamber (AfBC) African Business Awards 2026, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to financial inclusion, … The post Equity Bank Uganda wins top African Business Award appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Portugal draws 1-1 with DRC in FIFA World Cup Group K opener
HOUSTON | Xinhua | Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a subdued 90-minute performance as Portugal was held to a surprise 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup Group K opener at Houston Stadium on Wednesday. Portugal struck early when Joao Neves rose high to head home from a corner in the sixth minute, sending … The post Portugal draws 1-1 with DRC in FIFA World Cup Group K opener appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:08
Lukwago remanded to Luzira
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Makindye Magistrate's Court has remanded the former Lord Mayor of Kampala, Erias Lukwago, and the President of the People's Front for Freedom, to Luzira Prison on charges of misprision of treason, days after his arrest. Chief Magistrate, Sarah Anne Basemera, read the charge of misprision of treason to Lukwago … The post Lukwago remanded to Luzira appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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LoP wants parliament recalled from recess over abuses
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi has petitioned Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth to recall Parliament from recess to address what he describes as an escalating wave of human rights violations, enforced disappearances, and growing disregard for the rule of law. In a June 17 letter copied to Deputy Speaker … The post LoP wants parliament recalled from recess over abuses appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Halima Nakaayi to compete in Doha Diamond league
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda's middle-distance runner, Halimah Nakaayi, is set to compete in the women's 800 metres race at the Doha Diamond League in Qatar on Friday, June 19 . This comes as she continues her preparations for major international competitions, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 2019 World champion will line up against … The post Halima Nakaayi to compete in Doha Diamond league appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:06
A portrait of humanity's complex existence
In the exhibition, Unknown Occupant, the artist works with symbolism to explore the tension between visibility and anonymity that we grapple with as humans Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | John Baptist Sekubulwa's new solo show at the Naguru Summit Residences is about the ambiguity of life and how humans are always … The post A portrait of humanity's complex existence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Over 40 Ugandan workers die overseas in five months
Kampala, Uganda | URN | At least 40 Ugandan migrant workers have died in Europe, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and other destinations since January 2026, reigniting concerns about the safety and welfare of thousands of Ugandans seeking employment abroad. The deaths, documented by Kyeyo Initiative Uganda, a non-profit organization that advocates for … The post Over 40 Ugandan workers die overseas in five months appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Airtel Africa Foundation's inaugural annual report highlights massive investment in education
Dubai,UAE | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, has committed $6.2 million to interventions across its four strategic pillars: Financial Inclusion, Education, Environmental Sustainability and Digital Inclusion (FEED), with education receiving the largest share of investment. Airtel Africa Foundation confirmed the commitment during the reporting period as it released … The post Airtel Africa Foundation's inaugural annual report highlights massive investment in education appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:07
Ssemakadde demands withdrawal of charges against Lukwago, accuses DPP of political persecution
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Exiled Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde, has written to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lino Anguzu, complaining about what he described as politically motivated charges against Advocate Erias Lukwago. The letter, copied to the Chief Justice, the Attorney General, and the East African Law Society, among others, comes … The post Ssemakadde demands withdrawal of charges against Lukwago, accuses DPP of political persecution appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Farmers urged to increase sunflower production as processing plant is installed in Agago
Agago, Uganda | URN | A multi-million-shilling sunflower processing machine installed in Lapono Sub-county, Agago District, is expected to boost value addition in the region, with farmers in Agago, Kitgum, and Abim districts being encouraged to increase production to supply the facility. Zakalia Atom, the Secretary Manager of Karenga, Kaabong, Abim, Kotido, Kitgum, and Agago-(KKAKKA … The post Farmers urged to increase sunflower production as processing plant is installed in Agago appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda's international schools sector gets dfcu boost
dfcu Bank Signals Deeper Stake in Uganda's Evolving Education Sector Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As Uganda's education sector confronts rising costs, increasing regulatory complexity, and shifting global standards, dfcu Bank has signalled a deeper strategic commitment to supporting institutional growth, sustainability, and long-term resilience, particularly within the country's international schools' segment. This … The post Uganda's international schools sector gets dfcu boost appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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