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More than 300 politicians, health experts and celebrities on Thursday called for US pharmaceutical giant Gilead to allow cheap, generic versions of a promising new HIV drug to be produced so it can reach people in developing countries most affected by the deadly disease ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The drug lenacapavir …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank has unveiled its new “Oli Sorted” campaign, offering Ugandans 100% home financing alongside a variety of other financial solutions. This 90-day initiative, timed with the back-to-school season, allows parents to borrow up to Shs 350 million in unsecured personal loans for school fees …

A group exhibition by undergraduate students of Kyambogo navigates everyday themes with the allegorical technique ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | It has become an annual tradition for Tadooba gallery to showcase the works of undergraduate students of Fine art from Kyambogo University as a motivation for their breakthrough in the now …

Why is Uganda punished and Kenya rewarded? NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME |  “I am a God fearing man. Even though we respect the court, our religion, traditions, law and customs do not allow for women to marry fellow women, nor for men to marry fellow men.” There was more. “We …

Censure of Parliament Commissioners is a direct attack COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | The month of May has been a tough one for Speaker of Parliament Anita Among as she battled pressure from powerful quarters including President Yoweri Museveni, the U.K. and the U.S. governments. On top of that …

INTERVIEW | FRANK MUGISHA | May 29, 2024, marked exactly one year since the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) became law. It has been globally criticised for marginalising the minority community, including Dr Frank Mugisha, who has petitioned the Supreme Court to quash it. Mugisha is internationally known for his advocacy as a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm, MTN Uganda, is selling more than 1.5 billion ordinary shares, originally unsold during the initial public offering (IPO), to the public at the current market price of UGX 170 per share. Each investor must purchase a minimum of 1,400 shares. This secondary offer, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Transparency, accountability, flexibility, and effective communication are critical management ethics that accelerate the growth of companies in line with their running strategic plans. This is the summary of what transpired at the second Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda C-Suite Forum held in Kampala …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roofings Group is championing the planting of 2,000,000 trees in Kampala Industrial Business Park, Namanve, it said on May 31. In collaboration with Uganda Investment Authority, Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, and National Environment Management Authority the initiative aims to mitigate the environmental …

Opaque oil contracts and mysterious gold export data dent EITI validation performance ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | With a score of 78.5 points out of a possible 100, Uganda has been commended by the Oslo-based Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Board following a recent validation of the country but, persistent issues …