Nyirabashitsi – the name connotates visitor BY PAMELA ANKUNDA | On Sept 6, 2024, at 8.30am-Saturday morning, I received an invitation for a church fundraising event scheduled for 27th Sept, 2024. The Guest of honour had confirmed her presence, and everything seemed to be in place, for the function to raise …
Read More »Bi-Annual Private Sector CEO 5th retreat moved from Gulu to Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 5th Biannual Private Sector CEO Retreat, which was scheduled to be held this weekend at the Gulu Logistic Hub in Gulu City, will instead be held at the Kampala Serena Hotel from 12th to 14th September 2024. The Retreat, which the Office of …
Read More »Airtel Africa Foundation unveils ‘Airtel Africa Fellowship Program’ at IIT Madras Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the launch of the prestigious ‘Airtel Africa Fellowship Program’ for the undergraduate students at IIT Madras Zanzibar, the first-ever foreign campus established by an IIT. The Fellowship aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds enrolled in …
Read More »PostBank’s Finance Team Shines at the 2024 ICPAU Awards
Team Scoops Finance Team of the Year Accolade Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda whose purpose is to foster prosperity for Ugandans secured an accolade at the just concluded Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), Awards that aimed at celebrating individuals and entities that are greatly contributing …
Read More »Nina Interiors unveils new branch, partners with Sunon to advance ESG goals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nina Interiors Limited, a player in Uganda’s furniture industry for over 30 years, has announced the grand opening of its new experiential center in Makindye, Kampala city in partnership with global furniture manufacturer Sunon. This state-of-the-art center will showcase a wide range of innovative office, …
Read More »Kenya bans sugar imports from outside COMESA, EAC
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya on Tuesday imposed a ban on sugar imports from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC), two regional trade blocs, citing an increase in local production. Andrew Karanja, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture …
Read More »GM Tumpeco and ABC Ltd address vehicle number plate shortage
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In response to recent concerns about a shortage of vehicle number plates, GM Tumpeco and Arnold Brooklyn Company (ABC) Limited have issued a statement clarifying the situation. The companies emphasized their commitment to reliable service and maintaining a steady supply of number plates. During …
Read More »China to give Africa $50 billion over next three years
The China-Africa forum produced myriad agreements between China and over 50 African nations on areas ranging from industry and agriculture to natural resources and investments ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to deepen cooperation …
Read More »Insurers urge government to enforce Mandatory Third-Party Insurance
The insurance industry recorded Shs1.6trillion in premiums last year but motor third party accounted for only one percent Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Insurance sector leaders are calling on the government to implement measures ensuring that all motorists secure mandatory motor third-party insurance, aimed at safeguarding road accident victims. Speaking …
Read More »Kampala city roads project hits 28.4% completion
The African Development Bank has mobilised $275 million for the project, with the Global Environment Facility and the government jointly contributing $5 million Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The implementation of the 69.2 km Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP) continues to gain momentum, with current progress standing at 28.4% …
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