Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni Kaguta has again met with Buganda clan leaders at State House Entebbe. The meeting comes despite the contestations from the Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga after the first meeting last year, In press statement from the State House Press Unit, Museveni met …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Across the globe, efforts to uplift and celebrate the incredible achievements of women echo louder than ever. From boardrooms to battlefields, laboratories to legislative chambers, women are rewriting the narrative of possibility and potential. Amidst this dynamic landscape of change and growth, initiatives like Centenary …

BEIJING | Xinhua | Braving the scorching summer sun, Liu Hongyan, 44, wearing an orange vest and carrying a litter picker, treks through waist-high bushes across rugged terrain for about 20 minutes to reach her destination: a 10-km stretch of the Great Wall. Liu and her fellow villagers in Shixia …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has convened a landmark retreat with heads of Uganda Missions stationed in neighboring countries to enhance economic growth and development. The “Ring States”, as they are referred to in the MoFA, include Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, DR Congo, Somalia, South …

COMMENT |  ICRA RATING | As the global focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility continues to grow, banking institutions must adapt to meet the evolving expectations of customers, investors, and regulators. In today’s rapidly changing business landscape by embracing ESG principles, banks can mitigate risks associated with environmental, social, and …

Obongi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents and farmers in Obongi Town Council, Obongi District, are counting their losses after a group of hippopotamuses invaded their maize gardens and destroyed other crops. The most affected areas include Yakinemiji Cell, Kenya Cell, and Arinya Cell, all in Yakinemiji Ward, Obongi Town …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tshidi Ramogase, the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Chief Public Affairs, Communication, and Sustainability Officer has reechoed the firm’s commitment to operate business while protecting the environment to achieve its sustainability agenda. “Our sustainability strategy is centered around people—consumers and our employees—and driving sustainable …

Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sylvia Uwimana, 30, a resident of Kyakato Cell in Kakindo Town Council, is in custody at the Kakumiro Central Police Station for allegedly strangling her stepdaughter Rosemary Mbabazi, 10, to death. The incident occurred on Sunday evening. It is reported that Uwimana went to fetch …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank, in collaboration with the Uganda Golf Club, has launched the 2024 NCBA Golf Series, aimed at promoting the development of golf and inspiring greatness in Uganda’s golfing fraternity. The bank also used the opportunity to emphasize its comprehensive sustainability initiative aimed at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bertrand Bisimwa, the president of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels, has appointed Willy Manzi Ngarambe as the coordinator in charge of the Diaspora, with Jackson Muheto and John Muhire serving as deputies. Ngarambe, who claims refugee status in Canada as a Tutsi from …