MTN Uganda expands cashless payments as EBus Xpress adds three Kira routes

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda is expanding cashless payment and internet connectivity services on EBus Xpress as the electric-bus operator adds three new routes serving commuters in Kira Municipality. The new routes, which started operating on August 28, connect Ntinda to Nakwero through Najjera, Kira, Kitukutwe and Kiwologoma; Ntinda to Sonde through … The post MTN Uganda expands cashless payments as EBus Xpress adds three Kira routes appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Preparations begin for construction of King Oyo final resting place

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Preparations for the burial of Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV are intensifying at the royal burial grounds in Karambi I Village, as the kingdom awaits the repatriation of his remains from the United States. The royal burial grounds, known as Amagasani, are undergoing extensive preparations ahead of the … The post Preparations begin for construction of King Oyo final resting place appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

King Oyo funeral budget estimated at Shs1.7 billion

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The proposed event-management budget for the funeral and burial of the late Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been estimated at Shs1.724 billion before Value Added Tax (VAT), according to a budget submitted to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. The budget, dated August … The post King Oyo funeral budget estimated at Shs1.7 billion appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Oboth Oboth hails Archbishop Kaziimba for moral clarity, accountability

  Tororo, Uganda | PARLIAMENT MEDIA |  The Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth Oboth has called on leaders across Uganda to emulate the moral clarity and unwavering integrity of the outgoing Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu. Speaking during a farewell service held at St Peter's Cathedral in Tororo, … The post Oboth Oboth hails Archbishop Kaziimba for moral clarity, accountability appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

A narrow escape, a lost home: Nepal survivors recount terrifying mudslide

  NUWAKOT, Nepal | Xinhua | For Santosh Thapa, his family was lucky when a devastating mudslide hit Devighat in Nuwakot in central Nepal; all his relatives managed to escape the disaster, leaving their belongings behind as mud gushed down. It was a narrow escape, Thapa said. Although he was in Kathmandu at that time, … The post A narrow escape, a lost home: Nepal survivors recount terrifying mudslide appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Holiday teaching ban sparks debate among parents, teachers

Kampala, Uganda | URN | A government ban on holiday teaching has drawn mixed reactions nationwide. Some parents welcome the break for children to rest and learn home skills, while others fear it will hurt academic progress, especially for exam candidates. The ban targets a long-standing practice in which schools, mainly private, and individual teachers … The post Holiday teaching ban sparks debate among parents, teachers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Passengers stranded as strike disrupts flights at Kenyas main airport

Kenya Airways says the strike has caused delays of more than six hours, with some flights cancelled.

Housing Finance Bank appoints Dorothy Namutebi to lead mortgages and consumer banking

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has appointed Dorothy Namutebi as Head of Mortgages and Consumer Banking, placing a banking professional with more than two decades of industry experience in charge of a key business function. Namutebi assumed the new role on August 10, 2026, after spending 15 years with Housing Finance Bank, where … The post Housing Finance Bank appoints Dorothy Namutebi to lead mortgages and consumer banking appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

MTN graduates 503 youths as digital skills gap comes into focus

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda may have built digital infrastructure across much of the country, but a wide gap between connectivity and the ability to use the internet productively is increasingly shifting attention from access to skills. That challenge was at the centre of the graduation of 503 young people from MTN Uganda's ACE … The post MTN graduates 503 youths as digital skills gap comes into focus appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Three ways AI will change the course of humanity

  By revolutionizing how we combat disease,warfare, and stimulate income growth, AI could fundamentally alter the terms of human existence   COMMENT | DAMBISA MOYO |  Over the long sweep of history, three forces have driven humanity's greatest transformations, for good and ill: disease, war, and economic growth. By reducing costs and increasing the availability and … The post Three ways AI will change the course of humanity appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Five years on, Afghanistan still bears scars of war

Kabul, Afghanistan | Xinhua | An infant, still hungry and unaware that his mother had been killed, reached for her breast after a U.S. overnight bombardment in Bala Buluk district of Afghanistan's western Farah province in 2009. The haunting scene is described in the newly released English edition of a book by Muhajer Farahi, Afghanistan's … The post Five years on, Afghanistan still bears scars of war appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Uganda's Samuel Nabeeta wins top renewable energy, innovation award in Spain

Alicante, Spain | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Ugandan entrepreneur Samuel Nabeeta Mulowooza has received an international honorary award in recognition of his role in advocating for renewable energy use, supporting innovation and youth empowerment in the East African nation. The honorary award was presented to Nabeeta on Sunday, August 30, at the end of the Clevenard … The post Uganda's Samuel Nabeeta wins top renewable energy, innovation award in Spain appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Finance key to unlocking Uganda's Shs1,800tn growth ambition, Housing Finance Bank says

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's ambition to expand its economy nearly tenfold by 2040 will depend largely on the country's ability to mobilise and channel capital into businesses, housing and infrastructure, Housing Finance Bank has said. The bank made the call at the REDi Mbarara 2026 – Ankole Real Estate Infrastructure Conference … The post Finance key to unlocking Uganda's Shs1,800tn growth ambition, Housing Finance Bank says appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Tooro Kingdom at crossroads over succession

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The Tooro Kingdom is at a crossroads as some questions arise over the choice of the heir to King Oyo Kabamab Iguru Rukiidi IV, who passed away last Thursday in the United States where he was undergoing medical treatment. The death has sparked a debate about the future of … The post Tooro Kingdom at crossroads over succession appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Vivo Energy unveils Shell Advance AX7 campaign targeting boda boda running costs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has launched a new campaign aimed at helping motorcycle riders cut operating costs and improve engine performance as high fuel and maintenance expenses continue to affect Uganda's boda boda sector. The company, which distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, launched the Shell Advance … The post Vivo Energy unveils Shell Advance AX7 campaign targeting boda boda running costs appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

DPP ordered to disclose exhibits in Shs60 billion payment fraud case

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Director of Public Prosecutions has been ordered to disclose the exhibits it intends to rely on in the trial of nine Finance Ministry and Bank of Uganda officials accused of manipulating government payment systems in a scheme that allegedly caused losses of about Shs60 billion. Anti-Corruption Division Judge David … The post DPP ordered to disclose exhibits in Shs60 billion payment fraud case appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Kenya aviation workers call off strike that disrupted flights

The go-slow strike that began on Sunday caused long delays and left passengers stranded.

Zambias president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained

Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in detention charged with treason.

6 in 10 Homes in Kitgum Hoard Unused Medicines – Survey Finds

EACOP commissions new sanitation facilities at Kabagarame market in Sembabule

  Sembabule, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd has commissioned new and refurbished sanitation facilities at Kabagarame Market in Sembabule District, aimed at improving public health, sanitation and safety for market vendors and the surrounding community. The facilities, located near EACOP's Main Camp and Pipe Yard 3 (MCPY … The post EACOP commissions new sanitation facilities at Kabagarame market in Sembabule appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.