Equity Bank, KPMG and Daily Monitor start search for top 100 Ugandan mid-sized companies 

NMG’s Susan Nsibirwa and Claver Serumaga, the newly appointed Executive Director at Equity Bank Uganda launch the Top 100 mid-sized companies survey Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank, Nation Media Group and KPMG are not just...

Uganda Revenue Authority Beats 2024/25 Goal, Collects Over Shs31.63 Trillion

By David Mwanje The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has exceeded its target for the 2024/2025 financial year, collecting Shs31.63 trillion over Shs262 billion more than its goal of Shs31.37 trillion. URA Commissioner General John Musinguzi Rujoki...

1,000 students reached in drive to demystify menstruation through expressive arts

Students from various schools engage in a debate during the “Undo The Taboo” initiative by Reach A Hand Uganda. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 1,000 secondary school students participated in a menstrual health...

2025 Uganda top 100 mid-sized companies survey launched

2025 Uganda top 100 mid-sized companies survey launched Nation Media Group Uganda, in collaboration with KPMG, has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Uganda Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey today. This year, the survey is proudly...

Chimpanzees accessorise and follow fashion trends just like humans, scientists find

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Russia coaches Ugandan medics to fight fatal epidemics

(MENAFN) Russia’s health agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has begun training Ugandan medical professionals as part of an initiative to strengthen Africa’s ability to fight infectious disease outbreaks. The program, launched in Kampala, follows the...

Uganda reveals new air college at Nakasongola

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba inspects graduates at Nakasongola Air Base on 3 July. (Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces) The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces - Air Force (UPDF-AF) has established a college at Nakasongola, it was revealed on 3 July, when...

Transfers: Police FC track Ugandan striker Sam Ssenyonjo

Vocal critic of West wants reelection as Ugandan president

(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has declared his intention to run for a seventh term in the 2026 elections, potentially extending his nearly four-decade-long rule to almost 50 years. Known for his strong opposition to Western influence...

Ugandan Pastor Surprises Petauke Couple with K350,000 in Wedding Blessings

FROM STRANGER TO MILLIONAIRE ….Ugandan Pastor Surprises Petauke Couple with K350,000 in Wedding Blessings Petauke District, Zambia – July 7, 2025 What began as an ordinary wedding celebration in Petauke District turned into a heart-stirring...

Liberia: Mark Yallah Signs with Uganda’s Vipers SC

Monrovia – Liberian striker Mark “Bigmanshot” Juwle Yallah has officially joined Vipers SC, a top-tier club in the Ugandan Premier League, marking a significant step in his professional career. By: Christopher C. Walker | [email protected] Yallah...

Torture in Uganda: From ‘never again’ to ‘maybe, sometimes’ to ‘what will you do?’ Part 2

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba In last week’s column we started an examination of Uganda’s journey towards prohibiting torture – in law and in fact. We noted that the State itself had been born out of the trauma of torture (alongside many other...

Beyond Being Mira Nair’s Son, How Zohran Mamdani Is Enticing Asians: Bangla, Chai & Filmy Drama

Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 08:27 IST New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been actively campaigning, with a strong focus on engaging South Asian communities. Zohran Mamdani's campaign leaned heavily into music. (Photo Credits:...

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Congratulates The Winners Of Merck Foundation Media Awards- 125 Winners From 36 Countries Announced

(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at ... Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA...

Jumia Rehosts Its Retail Media Program To Mirakl Ads To Enhance Marketplace Advertising

4 Jumia, a leading e-Commerce platform in Africa, has partnered with Mirakl to boost its marketplace advertising capabilities by deploying Mirakl Ads, a retail media solution uniquely designed to optimize performance for both first-party and...

Ugandan President Nominated as Sole Presidential Candidate for 2026 Election

(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was officially nominated as the ruling National Resistance Movement's (NRM) sole candidate for the upcoming presidential election, set for January 2026. In a meeting held in Kampala, the nation's capital,...

Jumia replatforms its retail media program to Mirakl Ads

Jumia, the leading e-Commerce platform in Africa, has partnered with Mirakl to elevate its marketplace advertising capabilities by deploying Mirakl Ads, a retail media solution uniquely designed to optimize performance for both first-party and...

Times Mamdani Article Using Hacked Documents from White Supremacist Draws Outcry

Sign up for The Media Today, CJR’s daily newsletter. On Thursday, the New York Times published an article about Zohran Mamdani, the New York mayoral candidate, that relied on documents stolen in a hack of Columbia University’s computer systems....

Resurfaced Mamdani photo sparks social media firestorm, outrage from key voting bloc: 'Shameful'

Shark Tank star and investor Kevin OLeary explains where his fears lie if Zohran Mamdani become the next mayor of New York City on Fox News Live. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A resurfaced photo of New York City mayoral candidate...

How internet connectivity is redefining newlywed bliss in Uganda

COMMENT | JOSEPH BYARUHANGA | The dust has finally settled after the grand kwanjula and the joyful ululations of a white wedding. The photos have been shared, and the last plate of leftover cake has been eaten. Many Ugandan newlyweds dream of...