Juncao tech transforms many lives in Rwanda

Local farmers harvest Juncao, the specially cultivated grass used for growing mushrooms, in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on Sept 20. EMMANUEL HERMAN/XINHUA Suzanne Nikuze has come a long way. From a modest experiment in her backyard in the Rwandan capital...

Centenary group expands East with landmark commercial complex in Mbale

On a bright October 18, as the slopes of Mount Elgon catch the first light, a new symbol of economic ambition rises over Mbale city. It is not another glass tower in Kampala, but something far more intentional — a statement of belief that Uganda’s...

Africa Launches First AI Data Center in Uganda to Drive Digital Sovereignty and Innovation

Africa has inaugurated its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) data center, a landmark project that aims to repatriate African data from foreign servers, strengthen data sovereignty, and position the continent as a global hub for digital...

Uganda’s leap into value-added coffee market

Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo and Minister Nankabirwa listed to Tugume at the Africa coffee park Ntungamo, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | It is 11:50 am on October 1 at Africa Coffee Park in Rwashamire, Ntungamo District. The air hums with celebration....

Brewing resilience: researchers safeguard coffee and chocolate from climate threats

From droughts to disease, coffee and chocolate are under threat, but scientists and farmers are working together to keep these daily treats on the table. By Tom Cassauwers In the hills above Matagalpa, Nicaragua, farmer Juan Pablo Castro has been...

Making a Difference: Helping promote hope and peace in Uganda

Olivia Sserabira from Uganda has led a storied life that many people cannot even comprehend because of its complexity. Since her last name Sserabira means “don’t forget,” she hasn’t forgotten about leaving an echo of kindness with whomever she...

Uganda at 63: Independence, integration, and the road ahead

President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni officiates the spudding (Commencement of Drilling) of Kingfisher Oilfield wells in Buhuka, Kyangwali, Kikuube District. POil presents Uganda with a major opportunity for capital formation through skilling,...

Uganda Baati crowned best exhibitor in building, construction, and housing at UMA Trade Fair

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati emerged as a standout performer at the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, earning top honours for its leadership and innovation in the building and construction sector. The company was awarded...

Algeria vs Uganda Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025

Algeria will host Uganda at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium on Tuesday in the final round of their CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification campaign. The home side have been excellent in their qualification campaign so far and have now confirmed a spot...

Uganda elected onto International Organization for Standardization council

Eng. James Kasigwa Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng. James Kasigwa, has been elected as a Council member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for...

Engineers Without Borders, Trimble Partner to Help Secure Funding

Data, Tools, and Community Training at the Core The Uganda initiative will roll out in three phases, beginning with baseline surveys and infrastructure mapping using Trimble’s GIS and drone technology. Forty local youth enumerators will be...

Rape within marriage is still silenced in South Africa – why...

Sexual violence in marriages is a very real issue in South Africa, but remains shrouded in silence and denial. It's a subject that Nyasha Karimakwenda has researched for many years in various forms, from traditional practices to court judgments....

‘We did not know Sanyu would become such a big show!’

In the busy lounge of Serena hotel, Kampala, I met Cissy Nalumansi, scrolling on her phone, following up on the pending work of her film company, Mpologoma Media. Nalumansi is one of the brains that wrote the 830-episode popular TV drama series,...

Kenyan innovators to compete at the continental hackathon

Four young Kenyan women, the brains behind the AI-powered fintech platform ‘Jasho-Powering Your Hustle’, are set to represent Kenya at the upcoming continental finals of the prestigious Absa Bank Kenya-GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon. Their...

UAP Old Mutual Rebrands to Old Mutual, Marking a New Era of Financial Wellness in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move that signals a new chapter in Uganda’s financial services landscape, UAP Old Mutual has officially rebranded to Old Mutual, aligning with a Group-wide transition that unifies all its operations across...

Uganda wants to be world’s most advanced tokenised economy with CBDC launch

Uganda has officially entered the global digital currency arena with the rollout of its first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The move places the East African nation among a growing list of countries experimenting with or deploying...

Impact of Case-based Learning on Critical Thinking in Clinical Decision-making Among Student Nurses of Kampala International University, Uganda

Introduction Nursing education is a crucial component of the health-care system that aims to produce competent, skilled, and compassionate nurses who can effectively contribute to patient care and address the diverse health-care needs of the...

Uganda kicks off $5.5B CBDC trial as Kenya nears crypto bill approval

The East African country of Uganda has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot backed by treasury bonds. At the same time, its neighbor, Kenya, is on the verge of signing its first cryptocurrency regulation bill into law, pending...

Uganda launches CBDC pilot as Kenya’s crypto bill passes final hurdle

Uganda has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot as part of a broader tokenization effort across the African nation, while its neighbor Kenya is on the verge of enacting a crypto regulation bill. Blockchain financial infrastructure...

EAC ministers align higher education systems without imposing uniformity

In two years’ time, East African Community (EAC) partner states will have a mutual recognition of academic and professional qualifications to promote seamless mobility of students, staff and professionals across the region in line with the EAC...