Experts emphasize the importance of building trust and financial literacy to attract more customers Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | More than two decades ago, micro-insurance in sub-Saharan Africa bore the weight of social responsibility, grappling with a modest customer base and low premiums that rendered claims both unstable and unpredictable. …
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Seoul commits US$600 million to Africa’s energy, agriculture Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | South Korea has injected US$600 million into the development of Africa’s energy and agricultural sectors as the call to have close to 600 million Africans get access to an electricity grid gathers pace across the continent. The …
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World leaders urged to commit to progress on pandemics, health for all ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged leaders meeting at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) in New York to put health for all on the highest political agenda. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 200 lucky parents stand a chance to win cash prizes worth Shs100 million when they pay school fees for their children through FlexiPay or Stanbic Bank agent banking channels, courtesy of a six-week back-to-school cashback promotion aimed at supporting guardians return their kids …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The head of Jinja Blood Bank, Adonia Nanhumba, has expressed concern over the alarming decline in blood donations attributed to negative public perceptions. The blood bank, situated within Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, faces a monthly target of 1300 units but often falls short due to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mr. Kivumbi Muzamiru has been named the new executive officer at Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB) Old Kampala. The appointment represents a continuation of the bureau’s goal to strengthen the culture of entrepreneurship and innovation across the Muslim healthcare system. Mr. Kivumbi replaces his former …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Participants at the 16th Dairy Africa Conference and Exhibition hinged on the need for member states to promote milk value addition to fetch high prices regionally and on Global markets. The call was made by various keynote speakers during day two of the Eastern and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda received an award from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) for her contribution towards the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda. The medal was presented to the Minister by the UNAIDS Executive Director, Ms. Winnie …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party unveiled an ambitious initiative to impart Kiswahili language skills to its members nationwide, in a bid to align with the broader East African integration agenda where Kiswahili has gained prominence as a regional common language. Honourable James Magode Ikuya, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) announced that the Party has made tremendous strides in their quest to re-capture political power through General elections, come 2026. The revelation was made in a Press Conference, held at UPC Headquarters located at Uganda House in Kampala on Wednesday. Arach …
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