18 h. ago COMESA Competition Commission defends lengthy case investigation process

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Chief Executive Officer of the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC), Willard Mwemba, has defended the lengthy timelines involved in the Commission’s case investigations, saying the process is necessary to ensure credibility, accuracy, and fairness in decision-making. Mwemba made the remarks during a news conference held in Nairobi on September 10, … The post COMESA Competition Commission defends lengthy case investigation process appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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5 d. ago President Museveni urges officer cadets to uphold health, discipline, patriotism and military competence

Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday presided over the commissioning of 352 officer cadets of intake 04/22-25 and professional Cadet short course intake 08/25 at the Uganda Military Academy Kabamba, Mubende District. In his address, President Museveni who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) urged … The post President Museveni urges officer cadets to uphold health, discipline, patriotism and military competence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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8 d. ago Ziza Bafana Defends Himself After Appearing at UNMF’s Yoweri Music Album Launch

By BigEyeUg Team Dancehall star Ziza Bafana has asked National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to ease up on him following his appearance at the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) event, which launched the Yoweri Music Album in support of President Museveni and the ruling NRM party. Bafana, who has consistently identified himself as a strong [...] The post Ziza Bafana Defends Himself After Appearing at UNMF’s Yoweri Music Album Launch appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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8 d. ago From Uganda to the Netherlands: dfcu Bank helps equip farmers with global agribusiness skills

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank, in partnership with Vision Group, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Koudijs BV, has officially flagged off the winners of the 2024 Best Farmers Competition for a transformative, week-long study tour in the Netherlands. The ceremony, held at dfcu Bank’s Head … The post From Uganda to the Netherlands: dfcu Bank helps equip farmers with global agribusiness skills appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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1 week ago Keeping it home: Africa’s reinsurers in quiet bid to reclaim market

Reinsurers on the continent operate in a harsh socio-economic environment marked by inflation, political instability, increased competition and the depreciation of local currencies against the dollar Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Africa’s reinsurance market has for decades been dominated by global giants such as Swiss Re, Munich Re, and the syndicates of Lloyd’s. While these … The post Keeping it home: Africa’s reinsurers in quiet bid to reclaim market appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Muhoza Trivia Elle Opens Up About Her Unexpected Miss Uganda 2025/26 Victory

By BigEyeUg Team The newly crowned Miss Uganda 2025/26, Muhoza Trivia Elle, has admitted that she never thought she would walk away with the crown. Muhoza, who was officially crowned on 20th September 2025, revealed that going into the competition, winning was never her main focus. “I was just thinking that whoever takes it deserves [...] The post Muhoza Trivia Elle Opens Up About Her Unexpected Miss Uganda 2025/26 Victory appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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2 w. ago Mutharika leads Malawi presidential race as partial results show Chakwera in 2nd place

LILONGWE | Xinhua |  The second round of partial official presidential results from Malawi’s Sept. 16 general election showed former President Peter Mutharika maintaining the lead, followed by incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, while former Reserve Bank Governor Dalitso Kabambe ranked third, according to the electoral commission. According to cumulative official results from nine councils announced … The post Mutharika leads Malawi presidential race as partial results show Chakwera in 2nd place appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Leyna Kagere Drops Dreamers Ahead of Our Generation Music Competitions in Russia

By BigEyeUg Team Ugandan singer Leyna Kagere has released a brand-new single titled Dreamers, a song she says carries her vision of representing Uganda at the upcoming Our Generation music competitions in Russia. Leyna, who shot to the spotlight in 2019 when she earned the Golden Buzzer on East Africa’s Got Talent, continues to inspire [...] The post Leyna Kagere Drops Dreamers Ahead of Our Generation Music Competitions in Russia appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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3 w. ago Euro Gold Refinery: Pioneering Uganda’s Gold Industry as the First Fully Ugandan

By BigEyeUg Team In a significant milestone for Uganda’s mining sector, Euro Gold Refinery Limited was officially commissioned in July 2025, marking the establishment of what is widely regarded as the country’s first fully Ugandan-owned gold refinery. This development comes at a Mme when gold has become Uganda’s top export commodity, contributing nearly 37% of [...] The post Euro Gold Refinery: Pioneering Uganda’s Gold Industry as the First Fully Ugandan-Owned Facility appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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3 w. ago Hima Cement backs 4th Clash of Titans Schools Golf Tournament

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Hima Cement has announced a Shs 65 million sponsorship package for the fourth edition of the Clash of Titans schools golf tournament, organizers said Monday. The annual competition, which pits former students of Uganda’s leading schools against one another, will tee off September 20 at Uganda Golf Club before … The post Hima Cement backs 4th Clash of Titans Schools Golf Tournament appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago U.S. raid on battery plant raises concerns over foreign investment

WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  U.S. immigration authorities detained more than 300 South Korean workers at a battery plant in Georgia last week during a criminal investigation into visa violations, sparking strong reactions from South Korea and raising concerns about the future of foreign investment in the United States. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who just … The post U.S. raid on battery plant raises concerns over foreign investment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago UCC Suspends Salt TV’s ‘Omusunsuzi’ Program Over Abusive Content

By BigEyeUg Team The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended the Omusunsuzi program on Salt Television, citing violations of the minimum broadcasting standards. The show, which airs on weekdays from 6:00 am to 8:00 am, is hosted by presidential advisor Jennifer “Full Figure” Nakanguubi and veteran actor Charles Senkubuge. In a letter dated September 13, [...] The post UCC Suspends Salt TV’s ‘Omusunsuzi’ Program Over Abusive Content appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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