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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank marked World Earth Day 2025 with a groundbreaking commitment to plant one million trees by 2027, reinforcing its dedication to environmental sustainability. The announcement was made during a special event held in Kampala on April 22, where the Bank unveiled its …

Entebbe, Uganda | Julius Businge | The 3rd Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference, organized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), officially opened today at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel in Entebbe. The conference, held under the theme “Public Finance Management Systems for Sustainable Service Delivery,” brought together public …

COMMENT | Okumu Kadoketch |  In the heart of Eastern Uganda lies Tororo District; a region historically rich, culturally diverse, and strategically positioned. Tororo is not just a border district; it is a gateway of opportunity. Yet, despite its potential, it remains administratively stretched and developmentally uneven. As Uganda continues …

SOROTI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Soroti Diocese Bishop, Kosea Odongo, has joined his counterparts from the Soroti Catholic Diocese to express their deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis. Bishop Odongo extended his heartfelt condolences, stating, “I want to join my brothers in the Catholic Church to …

BUGIRI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Through its MTN Foundation, MTN Uganda commissioned a fully equipped computer lab at Town View PEAS High School in Bugiri District as part of a broader Shs285 million initiative to enhance digital access for students across Uganda. The new facility includes 30 computers, free …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that markets and distributes Shell products across the country, on Saturday, rewarded 30 lucky winners during the second weekly draw of its ongoing Shell FuelSave Diesel ‘Omunene W’ekkubo’ campaign. The event took place at Shell Kawempe Service Station, celebrating …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brigadier General Alex Opolot Olupot the new Commandant of the National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U) in Jinja. Brig Gen Olupot previously served as commandant of the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine, and now …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba, has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. Speaking during a meeting with Bishops and the organising committee of this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations …

Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lux Primary and Secondary school in Labora Central village, Labora Sub-county in Omoro District has been closed following the gruesome murder of two girls from the school dormitory. The minors were reportedly murdered by unknown assailants who later set their bodies on fire between …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has ramped up its efforts to improve water efficiency at its Rwenzori and Namanve plants by introducing innovative measures designed to reduce water usage. Muminu Kirunda, the Manufacturing Development Specialist at CCBU, explains the company’s approach: “Water is essential to …