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Rethinking how Ugandan SMEs engage with finance
OPINION | ZAKARIAS IDIRO | Uganda's conversation around SME financing has for years revolved around one central issue: access. Discussions often focus on who qualifies for financing, what banking products exist, and the conditions businesses must meet before receiving support. While these concerns remain important, I believe the bigger issue today is not simply access to … The post Rethinking how Ugandan SMEs engage with finance appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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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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DRC receives 1st batch of Ebola vaccine doses as outbreak kills over 2,500
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday received the first batch of Ebola vaccine doses as it stepped up efforts to contain the ongoing outbreak that has infected more than 5,000 people and killed over 2,500. A total of 16,520 doses of the Ervebo vaccine arrived at the … The post DRC receives 1st batch of Ebola vaccine doses as outbreak kills over 2,500 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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UN Security Council holds 2nd straw poll on secretary-general candidates
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The Security Council on Friday held its second straw poll on the candidates for the next UN secretary-general. "The second round of straw polls has taken place," said Christina Markus Lassen, the UN ambassador of Denmark, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of … The post UN Security Council holds 2nd straw poll on secretary-general candidates appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Court grants Mabirizi mandatory bail
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court granted embattled lawyer Male Mabirizi mandatory bail after finding that he had spent more than the constitutionally prescribed 60 days on remand without his trial commencing. Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa, on Friday, delivered the ruling in Kampala and ordered Mabirizi's release on conditions … The post Court grants Mabirizi mandatory bail appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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UGEITI to release fifth extractives report on September 23
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (UGEITI) will release its fifth report on September 23 in Kampala, officials announced on Thursday. The report is expected to provide updated information on Uganda's oil, gas and mining sectors, including revenues, production, corporate participation and the contribution of extractive resources to the … The post UGEITI to release fifth extractives report on September 23 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Euro Gold targets 2,000 jobs as Yumbe mining project begins
Yumbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Euro Gold Refinery has launched a new mining site in Yumbe District, marking the company's entry into what it hopes will become a significant expansion of its gold operations in the West Nile region. The project, officially launched by State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutoro, comes … The post Euro Gold targets 2,000 jobs as Yumbe mining project begins appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Luutu takes five shot lead at Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Elijah Luutu took a surprise lead going into today's final day of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open at Uganda Golf Club after carding an incredible level par 72. With a 5-stroke lead, Luutu could well pocket his first seniors' title by a mile Saturday … The post Luutu takes five shot lead at Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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New ID rollout hits QR code verification hurdle
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The rollout of new national identity cards has come under fresh scrutiny in Parliament, with MPs reporting that failures in the cards' Quick Response (QR) code verification system are leaving citizens unable to access essential services. Patrick Okello Onguti, Democratic Party MP for Aswa County, told Parliament during a plenary … The post New ID rollout hits QR code verification hurdle appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Luutu takes five short lead at Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Elijah Luutu took a surprise lead going into today's final day of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open at Uganda Golf Club, after carding an incredible level par 72. With a 5-stroke lead, Luutu could well pocket his first seniors title by a mile Saturday afternoon. … The post Luutu takes five short lead at Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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HALF-YEAR REPORT: Equity Group delivers 32% increase in Profit After Tax of KSh45.5billion
Group net loans grew 19% year on year, driven by expansion across the different segments including Corporate, Retail, MSME, and Public Sector Institutions (PSI) segments, with the strongest contributions from Tanzania, DRC and Uganda. Nairobi, Kenya | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced a solid first‑half performance for 2026, underscoring its continued regional leadership and the momentum of … The post HALF-YEAR REPORT: Equity Group delivers 32% increase in Profit After Tax of KSh45.5billion appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Ethiopias Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
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DRC Ebola outbreak remains global health emergency as cases surge
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as the epidemic surpasses 5,000 cases, spreads into new areas and prompts authorities to pursue experimental vaccines and treatments. The outbreak is … The post DRC Ebola outbreak remains global health emergency as cases surge appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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More than a dance: How Sweet Kids are turning creativity into opportunity
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After the school day is done, the cameras come on. Music fills the room, bodies move in rhythm and comments begin streaming across the screen from viewers following from Uganda and beyond. For the young people behind Sweet Kids, dance has become more than entertainment. It is performance, community … The post More than a dance: How Sweet Kids are turning creativity into opportunity appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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How efficient procurement processes are key to Uganda's development
Entities, suppliers urged to treat procurement as a vehicle for delivering sustainable development Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Procuring entities have been urged to place local content at the center of Uganda's growth strategy to ensure that public expenditure translates into broader domestic wealth creation. Speaking on the role of procurement in … The post How efficient procurement processes are key to Uganda's development appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Don't retire the man —redeploy the experience
Why former service personnel remain one of the most underused national security resources COMMENT | MATHIAS RUKUBA | When a security officer, police officer, military veteran or other service professional leaves active duty, society often sees a retired uniform, an empty position and someone who has reached the end of a career. That perception … The post Don't retire the man —redeploy the experience appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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