9 h. ago Freedom’s Mirage: Why Uganda’s Independence Day remains a hollow promise!

We must measure independence not by the colour of the flag but by the quality of the citizen’s life. If liberty does not translate into health, education, dignity, and justice, then our sovereignty is a hollow promise. COMMENT | ALEX ATWEMEREIREHO | On the eve of October 9, when Uganda remembers the day in 1962, … The post Freedom’s Mirage: Why Uganda’s Independence Day remains a hollow promise! appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 d. ago Eddy Kenzo Explains Why He Carried Out DNA Test on His Late Father’s Remains

By BigEyeUg Team Sensational Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo has finally opened up on what pushed him to conduct DNA tests regarding the remains of his late father. Speaking during a YouTube interview, Kenzo revealed that it was due to mixed and unclear information he had received from his late mother and other relatives that made [...] The post Eddy Kenzo Explains Why He Carried Out DNA Test on His Late Father’s Remains appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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3 d. ago Why Uganda must marry aviation and tourism for her next leap

COMMENT |  DEREK NSEKO  | Uganda’s aviation sector is quietly experiencing its strongest recovery in decades. Entebbe International Airport recorded over 2.2 million international passengers in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Cargo exports of flowers, fish and others are climbing. Uganda Airlines, with its modern fleet of A330neos and CRJ900s, has expanded its network and is now … The post Why Uganda must marry aviation and tourism for her next leap appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 d. ago 8 months on, Goma airport remains closed amid DRC’s grinding conflict

GOMA, DR Congo | Xinhua | More than eight months after rebels seized Goma, the international airport of this urban hub in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains shuttered, a stark symbol of a grinding conflict that continues to paralyze the region. Cut off from much of the country, Goma, home to over … The post 8 months on, Goma airport remains closed amid DRC’s grinding conflict appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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4 d. ago Chance for Arsenal as pressure builds on Amorim, Postecoglou

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Could it be all-change at the top of the Premier League following a round of matches that looks certain to leave either Liverpool coach Arne Slot or Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca facing a difficult fortnight? Liverpool visits Chelsea on Saturday, with Chelsea sitting eighth in the table and Maresca having to … The post Chance for Arsenal as pressure builds on Amorim, Postecoglou appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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5 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 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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1 week ago Taj Mahal remains India’s most visited monument, attracts 6.9 mln visitors in 2024

NEW DELHI | Xinhua |  India’s iconic monument of love, Taj Mahal, has emerged as the country’s most visited tourist destination, attracting 6.9 million visitors, including over 600,000 foreign tourists, in 2024-25, an official report released on Saturday said. “Among the Centrally Protected Ticketed Monuments, Taj Mahal leads in visitor numbers for both domestic (6.26 … The post Taj Mahal remains India’s most visited monument, attracts 6.9 mln visitors in 2024-25 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 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 Gen Kainerugaba, China’s military industry chief discuss defence cooperation

Beijing, China | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who also serves as the Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, has visited the headquarters of China’s leading Defence contractor, China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO). The organization is also the world’s … The post Gen Kainerugaba, China’s military industry chief discuss defence cooperation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago The Youth in Africa Awards Announces Expansion of Its Categories

By BigEyeUg Team The Youth in Africa Awards (YIAA) is proud to announce the expansion of its categories to include four dynamic categories dedicated to the creative industry, a sector that has become a vital source of employment and innovation for African youth. With the creative economy generating an impressive USD 3.5 billion in 2024, [...] The post The Youth in Africa Awards Announces Expansion of Its Categories appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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2 w. ago The Youth in Afrika Awards Announces Expansion of Its Categories

By BigEyeUg Team The Youth in Afrika Awards (YIAA) is proud to announce the expansion of its categories to include four dynamic categories dedicated to the creative industry, a sector that has become a vital source of employment and innovation for African youth. With the creative economy generating an impressive USD 3.5 billion in 2024, [...] The post The Youth in Afrika Awards Announces Expansion of Its Categories appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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2 w. ago Trump’s Britain visit leaves unsettling tech pact, lingering disputes

LONDON | Xinhua |  U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit to Britain wrapped up Thursday night in royal pomp and friendly rhetoric. But showy ceremonies could not hide the gaps in results: while a splashy technology deal and new investment pledges drew concerns, trade rows persisted, and the split over Gaza remained unresolved. Despite … The post Trump’s Britain visit leaves unsettling tech pact, lingering disputes appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Centenary Bank gives a sh86 million boost to Kampala City Festival and waste management efforts

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Centenary Bank has made a contribution of sh86 million to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) towards the upcoming Kampala City Festival and the city’s waste management program through the Weyonje Campaign. The Kampala City Festival, organized by KCCA, is one of the country’s largest cultural and social gatherings, attracting … The post Centenary Bank gives a sh86 million boost to Kampala City Festival and waste management efforts appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Absa Bank Uganda flags off five runners for Johannesburg’s Absa Run Your City Series

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has flagged off five runners to participate in the Run Your City Series, scheduled for September 24,  2025, in Johannesburg South Africa. The runners are among the eight winners across the men and women categories from the 2024 and 2025 Absa KH3-7 Hills Run, an event that … The post Absa Bank Uganda flags off five runners for Johannesburg’s Absa Run Your City Series appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Uganda Airlines, Air India sign interline deal to expand connectivity

KAMPALA,UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines announced a strategic interline partnership with India’s flagship carrier, Air India, to strengthen travel links between Africa and the Indian subcontinent. In a joint statement issued Wednesday, the Ugandan national carrier said the agreement, which took effect recently on Aug. 25, allows passengers to book single tickets from Uganda’s … The post Uganda Airlines, Air India sign interline deal to expand connectivity appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago NEMA tours Kinyara Sugar Factory to assess green farming practices

    Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Kinyara Sugar Ltd has showcased a package of climate-smart farming techniques and strict land use rules to Uganda’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) during a compliance assessment visit. Kinyara publicist Francis Mugerwa said the measures are part of a deliberate shift toward sustainable sugarcane production. “We have … The post NEMA tours Kinyara Sugar Factory to assess green farming practices appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago Sudan: As Children Continue to Suffer, School Remains a Distant Hope

SPECIAL REPORT | ALL AFRICA.COM | Aid agencies working in war-torn Sudan issued an alert on Friday over the particular harm faced by children there the longer the conflict goes on. After more than two years of civil war, more than 25 million people are now acutely hungry, and at least 20 million require health services … The post Sudan: As Children Continue to Suffer, School Remains a Distant Hope appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago Chinese firms contribute to community development through CSR initiatives

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Ugandan Third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio Rukia Nakadama said on Wednesday that Chinese enterprises are strengthening communities in the East African country through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Nakadama made the remarks at the launch of the Chinese Enterprises in Uganda Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2024, … The post Chinese firms contribute to community development through CSR initiatives appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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