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Your visit showed us you were serving someone’s vested interests but not the interests of the people of Kalaki COMMENT | JULIUS ODEKE | Dear Hon Rose Lily Akello, minister in charge Ethics and Integrity, on behalf of the people of Kalaki District, I commend you for the efforts you are …

There is a move on to paralyse UPE schools yet they help 85% of the local pupil population get basic education COMMENT | RICHARD MUGISHA | There is a move going on to paralyse Universal Primary Education (UPE) schools in Uganda which I would like to put to everyone’s attention. Remember …

Why increasing centralisation of local government project implementation negatively impacts effectiveness COMMENT | WALTER AKENA | Uganda’s decentralisation framework aims to empower local governments to plan and budget for their local needs, have financial autonomy and robust citizen engagement mechanisms, enhance accountability, and foster ownership and effectiveness of local government interventions. …

This system allows stakeholders real-time access to critical information, enabling them to make informed decisions about transactions and creditworthiness Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) are grappling with a rising default rate, currently at 10%, which surpasses the industry cap of 5%. However, this …

Why VAT only makes sense if there is ‘value added’ to a product or service along the value chain COMMENT | PETER NYANZI | The ongoing fight between traders and the tax authorities is a clear indicator that the administration of Value Added Tax (VAT) has glaring gaps, which must be …

Artist adopts letter U as a unifying symbol for Ugandans in new project ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Collin Sekajugo’s recent project, It Starts With U, is about Ugandan identity or what is the Ugandan identity. It is an inspiration from his many itineraries where he has often been confronted with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans hoping to live under their roof have a new opportunity to do so with 100% financing from Stanbic Bank, courtesy of a new lending campaign dubbed “Oli Sorted” launched May 23. The 90-day campaign which targets the back-to-school season also enabled parents to borrow …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has announced a contribution of Shs42.5 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission’s Universal Service and Access Fund, aimed at developing telecommunications services in underserved areas. This marks a significant increase from last year’s contribution of Shs 36 billion. The announcement was made on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On May 24, ATC Uganda and Uganda Development Bank organized a blood donation drive to bolster the much-needed blood bank at Mengo Hospital. Mengo Hospital and Minet were the technical partners in this initiative. Executives said the initiative was part of a broader effort to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On May 24, NCBA Bank Uganda opened a new branch in the Namanve Industrial Business Park. Developed by the Uganda Investment Authority, Namanve Industrial Business Park is a thriving hub for manufacturers and home to some of the largest manufacturing firms including Coca-Cola and Rwenzori …