20 h. ago Umukuuka launches Equity Bank drive to plant 60,000 trees in Bugisu

Equity Bank bank has set aside Sh60million to plant 60,000 trees across Bugisu subregion by end of 2026. Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda in partnership with the Umukuuka wa Bugisu Sir Jude Mike Mudoma, the cultural leader of the Bamasaba, together with Gro Foundation, has launched a major tree planting initiative aimed … The post Umukuuka launches Equity Bank drive to plant 60,000 trees in Bugisu appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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22 h. ago License to Watch: How Uganda’s digital number plates became spy tools

   A Russian Company, a Chinese Network, and Uganda’s Surveillance State NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Kampala’s bustling streets now hold a new kind of gaze: the state’s watchful eye, embedded in every vehicle. Uganda’s Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), featuring mandatory digital number plates, is sold as a tool for transport modernisation and … The post License to Watch: How Uganda’s digital number plates became spy tools appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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46 h. ago Equity Bank launches Tree Planting Drive in Bugisu Subregion

The bank has set aside Shs60million to plant 60,000 trees across Bugisu subregion by end of 2026 Equity Bank Uganda in partnership with the Umukuka wa Bugisu, the cultural leader of the Bamasaba, and Gro Foundation has launched a major tree planting initiative aimed at decarbonizing dumping sites and promoting environmental conservation in Bugisu subregion. The project, covering eight acres around the major dumping [...] The post Equity Bank launches Tree Planting Drive in Bugisu Subregion appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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3 d. ago Navio Delivers Groundbreaking Orchestra Concert at Serena Hotel

On the evening of October 4, 2025, Ugandan hip-hop heavyweight Navio delivered a historic performance at Serena Hotel, seamlessly blending rap with orchestral music in a concert that has been hailed as one of the most innovative live shows ever staged in the country. Organized by Fenon Events, the concert marked Navio’s 10th major showcase [...] The post Navio Delivers Groundbreaking Orchestra Concert at Serena Hotel appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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3 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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3 d. ago Trump discloses Israel’s halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly

  WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Israel has temporarily stopped the bombing in the Gaza Strip to give hostage release and the 20-point peace deal a chance to be completed, according to U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social on Saturday. “Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off,” he said in a … The post Trump discloses Israel’s halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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4 d. ago LG East Africa expands footprint in Uganda amid surging regional demand for home appliances

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | LG Electronics East Africa has reinforced its commitment to the Ugandan market through a strategic expansion aimed at meeting the country’s fast-rising demand for home appliances and consumer electronics. The initiative, executed in partnership with its exclusive distributor Appliance World Limited (AWL), comes as Uganda’s home appliance market is … The post LG East Africa expands footprint in Uganda amid surging regional demand for home appliances appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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4 d. ago Experts call for stronger cybersecurity and AI policies as East Africa confronts disruptive technologies

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The 14th Annual East African Information Security Conference closed on October 3 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, after five days of intensive discussions on how the region can thrive in the era of disruptive technology. The conference, held under the theme “Thriving in the Era of Disruptive Technology,” brought together more … The post Experts call for stronger cybersecurity and AI policies as East Africa confronts disruptive technologies appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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4 d. ago Otafiire urges partnership, innovation as CSOs navigate digital era

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At the National Convention 2025 at Mestil Hotel on October 30, civil society organizations (CSOs) in Uganda have been called upon to embrace digital advocacy as a vital tool for enhancing their reach, impact, and accountability. The convention, themed “The Future of Civil Society in Uganda – The Law, … The post Otafiire urges partnership, innovation as CSOs navigate digital era appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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6 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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7 d. ago Innovative car insurance product ‘Protecta Bode’ storms Ugandan market

Liberty General Insurance unveils “Protecta Bode” – An Affordable Car Body Coverage Solution in Partnership with Stanbic Bancassurance Agency & SafeCar by SafeBoda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is often a lot of drama at car accident scenes across the country, with drivers of the concerned vehicles blaming each other and police being called … The post Innovative car insurance product ‘Protecta Bode’ storms Ugandan market appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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7 d. ago FINCA Uganda takes banking to the doorstep with digital field automation

Kampala, Uganda | Fred Onzima | As Uganda’s financial landscape continues to embrace digital technology, a new initiative by FINCA Uganda is aiming to bridge the gap between digital banking and underserved communities. While mobile banking apps, USSD codes, agent networks, and online platforms have improved access to financial services nationwide, challenges remain, particularly in rural … The post FINCA Uganda takes banking to the doorstep with digital field automation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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9 d. ago Madrat and Chiko Urge Pastors to Pursue Jobs Outside the Church

By BigEyeUg Team Comedy duo Madrat and Chiko have suggested that pastors should have other sources of income beyond church offerings. According to the comedians, many religious leaders have turned churches into their only source of livelihood, which they argue burdens congregants financially. “When someone starts a church, it’s like a business and they never [...] The post Madrat and Chiko Urge Pastors to Pursue Jobs Outside the Church appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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1 week ago Protect SRHR Consortium hosts ‘Brave Girls Festival’ in Nebbi

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Protect SRHR Project consortium, comprising the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), Humanity & Inclusion and World Vision, has held the inaugural Brave Girls Festival that brought together young people, parents, cultural and religious leaders, and policymakers to discuss urgent issues around sexual and reproductive health and … The post Protect SRHR Consortium hosts ‘Brave Girls Festival’ in Nebbi appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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1 week ago IAEA chief urges military restraint as drone detonates near nuclear plant in Ukraine

VIENNA | Xinhua | A drone was downed and detonated near the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant overnight amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, posing constant dangers to nuclear safety, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a statement on Thursday. According to the agency, its on-site team reported that 22 unmanned aerial vehicles were … The post IAEA chief urges military restraint as drone detonates near nuclear plant in Ukraine appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago King Oyo, Reach A Hand Uganda launch initiative to empower young innovators and social entrepreneurs

By Our Reporter His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro Kingdom paid a high-level courtesy visit to the headquarters of Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) in Lungujja, Kampala on Tuesday. The king was accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale Akiiki, Prime Minister Tooro Kingdom, Mr Calvin [...] The post King Oyo, Reach A Hand Uganda launch initiative to empower young innovators and social entrepreneurs appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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2 w. ago EACOP, Buganda Kingdom sign pact to boost tree growing, construct community sports centre

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. and Buganda Kingdom have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that cements their collaboration on environmental conservation and community development. The partnership focuses on two flagship initiatives: tree growing under Ekibira Kya Kabaka and the construction of a modern community … The post EACOP, Buganda Kingdom sign pact to boost tree growing, construct community sports centre appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago AI could boost trade by nearly 40% but tech and policy gaps remain – WTO

In 2023 alone, the WTO estimates that the global trade in these AI-enabling products reached a staggering $2.3 trillion TECHNOLOGY | AGENCIES | AI could boost global trade by almost 40% by 2040, according to a new report from the World Trade Organization, though the benefits can only be shared if governments close digital divides, … The post AI could boost trade by nearly 40% but tech and policy gaps remain – WTO appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Absa Bank Uganda convenes industry leaders for landmark workshop on data privacy

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Absa Uganda has hosted an industry-wide workshop focused on the critical importance of data privacy in the digital age. The event was held at the Golden Tulip Hotel in an effort to boost and uphold the highest standards of ethical banking and customer protection. Under the theme, “Data … The post Absa Bank Uganda convenes industry leaders for landmark workshop on data privacy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Uganda International Trade Fair Returns for 31st Edition This October

By BigEyeUg Team The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has officially announced the return of the Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF), which will run from October 2nd to 12th, 2025 at UMA Hall, Lugogo. The annual Trade Fair, which has become one of the country’s biggest showcases for industrial and business innovations, is now in its [...] The post Uganda International Trade Fair Returns for 31st Edition This October appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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