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Young entrepreneur builds furniture business through social media and customer focus

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Timothy Emma Upesi started his journey from Bweyogerere, he had few resources but a determination to build a business that would stand out in Uganda’s competitive furniture market. Today, trading as Timo Furniture Uganda, the entrepreneur has built a growing business supplying residential and office furniture, using social media … The post Young entrepreneur builds furniture b

The Independent Uganda · 18 Jul 2026

AFC backs Nigeria’s expanded African trade routes

The African Finance Corporation (AFC) supports Nigeria’s new trade routes to East and Southern Africa, urging businesses to leverage opportunities for AfCF Read More: https://punchng.com/afc-backs-nigerias-expanded-african-trade-routes/

The Punch · 17 Jul 2026

🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others July 16/2026 b

DNA Swabs: Phantom and Real SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** The last few weeks in the Katanga case have been about getting to the bottom of DNA evidence and its implications on understanding whether Mrs Molly … The post 🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others July 16/2026 b appeared first on

The Independent Uganda · 17 Jul 2026

V&A Sherry Partners with Miss Universe Uganda Ahead of August Finale

V&A Sherry has partnered with Miss Universe Uganda ahead of the country's inaugural grand finale, saying the collaboration is intended to promote women's leadership, confidence and community impact while supporting Uganda's first representative to the global competition.

Nile Post · 17 Jul 2026

Can’t survive without help, rural radios cry out

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Broadcast media leaders and experts fear for the survival of rural radio broadcasting as access to advertising revenue keeps diminishing. With the managers largely unable to raise the required revenues to fund the operations of the radios stations, the threat is not just the possibility of closing down, but it … The post Can’t survive without help, rural radios cry out appeared first on The In

The Independent Uganda · 17 Jul 2026

Quantum Computing: The Next Big Leap Most People Haven't Heard About

The problem is that quantum computing often sounds too complicated to care about. Mention the word "quantum" and people immediately think of advanced physics, laboratories, and equations that only scientists understand. As a result, many tune out before the conversation even begins.

Nile Post · 17 Jul 2026

New telecom taxes renew debate on financial inclusion

A renewed parliamentary push to review taxes on mobile money has reignited debate over whether Uganda’s tax regime is making digital financial services more expensive and slowing the country’s drive towards financial inclusion. The debate follows recent amendments to the Income Tax Act introducing a 10 per cent final withholding tax on commissions earned by […] The post New telecom taxes renew debate on financial inc

The Observer · 17 Jul 2026

Entebbe Municipality’s Transport Renaissance; Beyond Asphalt, How a Shs22.7 Billion Project Is Transforming Uganda’s Gateway City By Brian Mugenyi

By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda mugenyijj@gmail.com ENTEBBE, UGANDA — For years, the journey from Kitooro to Nakiwogo Landing Site told a familiar story of a city caught between its global importance and local infrastructure challenges. The same roads that carried tourists from Entebbe International Airport, traders from Mpigi District and passengers heading to Lake Victoria […] The post Entebbe Municipality’s Trans

Watchdog Uganda · 17 Jul 2026