The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ibrahim Kato is PostBank Uganda Limited’s new Chief Retail Officer. According to a statement from the bank, Kato will be responsible for the formation and execution of the bank’s business growth strategy across distribution channels, fintech business, aales, and bancassurance. “Ibrahim currently oversees the bank’s retail …
Read More »Uganda Breweries scoops top environment award from NEMA
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has been honored with the prestigious National Sustainable Environment Award in the Food and Beverages sector at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Awards. The award recognises UBL’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices, showcasing its continuous efforts to …
Read More »From IT specialist to poet extraordinaire: The story of Njeri Wangari
Known as “The Kenyan Poet”, Njeri Wangari is recognized for her pioneering work in African poetry blogging. Wangari’s journey into poetry began in 2004, coinciding with the emergence of spoken word performance in Kenya. She is considered one of Africa’s first contemporary poets and one of Kenya’s earliest spoken word …
Read More »Centenary Bank hands relief to Kasese flood victims
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, in response to the devastating landslides and floods that struck Kasese District in May, displacing over 1,000 families, has stepped forward with a substantial donation to aid affected communities. The catastrophic event saw major rivers such …
Read More »World Bank: Supplementary expenditures eroding credibility of Uganda budget
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Bank has advised the government to focus on budget discipline this financial year if the fiscal policies are to benefit the citizens and the nation as a whole. The financial year2023/2024 was characterized not only what has been termed non-prioritized spending, but …
Read More »Growing middle class boosts Carrefour’s growth in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INEDEPENDENT | In 2019, French supermarket giant Carrefour agreed with Shoprite Checkers Uganda Limited to take over its Shoprite franchise in the country. This strategic move has since positioned Carrefour as a leading player in Uganda’s retail market, capitalizing on a stable economy and a growing …
Read More »Budget 2024-2025: Past mistakes haunt Parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliament of Uganda has been recalled from their break to reconsider the 2024/2025 financial year budget. It is the first time since the passing Budget Act and the Public Finance Act 2015 that the Parliament of Uganda reconvenes to consider a budget already …
Read More »COMMENT: People-centered approach shines through CPC’s 103-year-long journey
BEIJING | Xinhua | With the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrating its 103rd founding anniversary on July 1, the CPC is set to unveil a new round of deep and comprehensive reforms to better serve China’s 1.4 billion people. On July 15, the CPC will convene the third plenary …
Read More »Former Deputy RCC Burora arrested
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner Anderson Burora has been arrested and is currently detained at Kira Division Police Station. He was picked at midnight from his home. Burora was in mid-March suspended from office for alleged continued violation of the Uganda Public Service standing …
Read More »Rotarians in Uganda raise over Shs2 billion to support local communities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rotary Uganda has launched a new mobile money platform to increase their contribution and impact in the communities. In the year ending 30th June 2024, Rotarians in Uganda raised nearly Shs2.5 billion (USD645,000) to support Rotary’s work in local communities all over the world. This …
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