Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Close to 10,000 Savings Groups initiated by World Vision Uganda have received additional financing from VisionFund in the form of FAST (Finance, Accelerating, Saving groups, Transformation) loans to the value of approximately USD $2 M over the past 3 years, according to Richard Rumsey, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Lottery, operated by ITHUBA Uganda, is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week. More than 986,000 winners have been created across multiple games since its launch on June 1, 2024. Since its launch, the Uganda National Lottery has rewarded participants across a …
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The findings from this survey, which will be announced at an awards ceremony on Wednesday 22nd October 2025, are expected to provide actionable guidance, fostering greater ESG adoption and contributing to Uganda’s sustainable development goals. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasi Insight, Africa’s leading Decision Intelligence Platform operating across …
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Entebbe, Uganda | Julius Businge | Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega, the chief executive officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), has challenged Uganda’s accountants to transform their profession and safeguard the nation by championing personal insurance. Speaking at the 30th Annual Seminar of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda …
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Progress on land acquisition has also advanced, with 150 km – about 55% of the route – already secured Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has released $75 million to Turkish contractor Yapı Merkezi to begin preliminary work on its long-delayed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a project the government says …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), has unveiled a groundbreaking nationwide public awareness campaign dubbed “Beera Ku Guard,” aimed at promoting cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy among Ugandans. The initiative was officially launched on Sept. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Solutech, a leading provider of sales automation and field management solutions, has urged the Ugandan government to take bold steps to accelerate the growth of the country’s digital automation sector. The company made the appeal as it continues to expand its operations and deepen …
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ANALYSIS | HARRY BOOTH & THARIN PILLAY | Artificial intelligence is pushing the frontiers of science and technology—piloting military drones, diagnosing diseases, and designing enzymes that devour plastic waste. Meanwhile, consumer-facing chatbots are being used by hundreds of millions of people every week, seeding seismic shifts in education, child development, and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, through its flagship Business Club, has launched a series of Regional SME Forums, starting with Masaka, Mbarara, and Fort Portal. The initiative, delivered in partnership with Uganda Airlines, DHL, Grant Thornton, and Enterprise Uganda, is designed to equip entrepreneurs with practical …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patro Uganda, a fast-rising digital media platform, is establishing itself as a key player in Uganda’s online news landscape. The platform, which focuses on entertainment, celebrity gossip, sports, politics, and global affairs, has strategically positioned itself to engage Uganda’s youth- majority population, with 75% …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
