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Pride Bank launches GROW Loan in Soroti to deepen financial inclusion
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pride Bank has launched a new financing product in Soroti aimed at expanding access to affordable credit for small businesses, women entrepreneurs, and youth-led enterprises, as financial institutions intensify efforts to tap into underserved markets outside Kampala. The GROW Loan, unveiled on May 21 in Soroti City, forms part of … The post Pride Bank launches GROW Loan in Soroti to deepen financial inclusion appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Kejelcha breaks mens half marathon world record by 29 seconds
Ethiopias Yomif Kejelcha breaks the mens half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.
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Why Uganda Airlines ownership questions keep resurfacing
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | The public was again incited to debate on the ownership of Uganda National Airlines Company Ltd, the operator of Uganda Airlines, following parliamentary debate on the Auditor General's report. The reports in the media insinuated or led sections of the public to conclude that the Government of Uganda owned 0.01 … The post Why Uganda Airlines ownership questions keep resurfacing appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda Film Festival starts nationwide screenings
Kampala, Ugandda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The local cinematic landscape has officially come alive as nationwide film screenings for the 13th edition of the Uganda Film Festival (UFF) resume across the country this weekend. Organised by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in partnership with MultiChoice Uganda, the screenings offer film enthusiasts, storytellers and the general … The post Uganda Film Festival starts nationwide screenings appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Ugandans urged to embrace waste sorting ahead of National Cleaning Day
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health has urged Ugandans to embrace waste sorting at the household and workplace level to reduce the amount of garbage sent to disposal sites ahead of the National Cleaning Day, held on the last Saturday of every month. During a waste sorting demonstration at Kulambiro Market in … The post Ugandans urged to embrace waste sorting ahead of National Cleaning Day appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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COSASE orders protection for former UHRC accounting officer
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament's Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has directed police to provide security to former Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Secretary and Accounting Officer Margaret Lucy Ejang, following concerns she raised about her safety ahead of her appearing before the committee on Friday. The directive was issued … The post COSASE orders protection for former UHRC accounting officer appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Did a goat herders lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.
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First Oil And Beyond: The social licence
COMMENT | ALI SSEKATAWA | The year is 2029. Location: Masaka City. Venue: Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa II EACOP Stadium. On a wet November afternoon as the rain beats a gentle rhythm, the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, makes a grand entrance for the finale of the Masaza Cup, the annual Buganda Kingdom football tournament … The post First Oil And Beyond: The social licence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Why gov't injected Shs60 billion to promote coffee growing in northern Uganda
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | The Assistant Commissioner for Planning from the Ministry of Agriculture Industry Animal Industry and Fisheries(MAAIF) Colins Amanya has described as an affirmative action programme the injection of 60 billion shillings into the expansion of coffee growing in the Northern region. Amanya told the ongoing negotiations sitting of the central government … The post Why gov't injected Shs60 billion to promote coffee growing in northern Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Building a safer alcohol market by tackling illicit trade
COMMENT | EMMANUEL NJUKI | Do consumers know what they are drinking, how it was produced and whether it is safe? This is a fundamental question in any discussion about alcohol and consumer protection, yet it often receives too little attention. Every product intended for human consumption should meet basic safety requirements. Its ingredients … The post Building a safer alcohol market by tackling illicit trade appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:44
Mother in Bunga killings tells police marital dispute drove her actions
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Dorothy Namayo, a 43-year-old Kenyan national, has told police she planned to kill all her children and then take her own life because of prolonged domestic conflicts with her husband. The suspect, who remains under medical treatment, informed detectives that the constant wrangles in her marriage had become unbearable. Kampala … The post Mother in Bunga killings tells police marital dispute drove her actions appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Olara Otunnu gains ground in second UN Secretary-General straw poll
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda's candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Olara Otunnu, has improved his standing in the second informal Security Council straw poll, increasing his "encouraged" votes from two to five, although he remains some distance from the leading candidates in the race. The second-round results, received by Otunnu from the President … The post Olara Otunnu gains ground in second UN Secretary-General straw poll appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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With the Uganda-Tanzania energy deals, Museveni pushing EAC integration into overdrive
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Across Africa, informed senior citizens know that President Yoweri Museveni is passionate about integrating the continent if we are to survive in this crudely competitive capitalist world order. In his view, the USA … The post With the Uganda-Tanzania energy deals, Museveni pushing EAC integration into overdrive appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Movit Africa wins top award at Rwanda International Trade Fair 2026
World of Ubwiza earns Movit Africa Best Exhibitor award – Manufacturing at Rwanda International Trade Fair 2026 Kigali, Rwanda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Movit Africa has been named best exhibitor in manufacturing at the 2026 Rwanda International Trade Fair, recognizing the beauty and personal care company's standout exhibition and engagement with consumers and … The post Movit Africa wins top award at Rwanda International Trade Fair 2026 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Crossing Hoima Road: The daily gamble facing Nansana pedestrians
Kampala, Uganda | URN | For residents living along Hoima Road in Nansana, crossing from one side of the road to the other has become one of the most dangerous parts of daily life. A routine trip to a shop, church or taxi stage can mean waiting for up to 15 minutes for a break … The post Crossing Hoima Road: The daily gamble facing Nansana pedestrians appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:00:47
Paratus Uganda launches Starlink services for enterprise customers
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Paratus Uganda has launched Starlink's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service for enterprise customers, becoming the first provider in Uganda to offer the service following the formal licensing of Starlink. The launch follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission … The post Paratus Uganda launches Starlink services for enterprise customers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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