While maintaining the appearance of independence, they often do what governments want COMMENT | ROBERT SKIDELSKY | The United Kingdom’s economic policy is adrift. That was the main conclusion from the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the Bank of England’s failure to predict the worst inflation in 40 …

Your visit showed us you were serving someone’s vested interests but not the interests of the people of Kalaki COMMENT | JULIUS ODEKE | Dear Hon Rose Lily Akello, minister in charge Ethics and Integrity, on behalf of the people of Kalaki District, I commend you for the efforts you are …

MOSCOW, Russia| TASS | The likelihood of a full-scale war breaking out between Russia and the West is growing, but it is not inevitable, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) Director General Ivan Timofeev told TASS. “A full-scale war is not is not a foregone conclusion, but unfortunately, its likelihood is …

BERLIN, Germany | Xinhua | An energetic aura comes with the man in the white shirt entering the podium in the Allianz Arena. Vincent Kompany came with perfectly rolled-up sleeves, a firm look, and a touch of natural ease. His physical presence, his firm and convincing statements might have given …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Plastic Free Foundation has revealed that up to 97 percent of Ugandans want global plastic production to be reduced. Uganda was among the 32 countries from which the global survey was conducted. The …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara City authorities have closed Katete Bridge due to damage. Closure will affect the movement of motor vehicles but will remain open to motorcycles and pedestrians. The bridge that was constructed in 1999 crosses over River Rwizi and provides a shortcut for traders connecting to Mbarara …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The UN World Food Program (WFP) on Tuesday said it is seeking about 109 million U.S. dollars to support refugee operations in Uganda through 2024. Michael Dunford, the WFP regional director for Eastern Africa who is currently on a tour in Uganda, said the crisis …

There is a move on to paralyse UPE schools yet they help 85% of the local pupil population get basic education COMMENT | RICHARD MUGISHA | There is a move going on to paralyse Universal Primary Education (UPE) schools in Uganda which I would like to put to everyone’s attention. Remember …

Why increasing centralisation of local government project implementation negatively impacts effectiveness COMMENT | WALTER AKENA | Uganda’s decentralisation framework aims to empower local governments to plan and budget for their local needs, have financial autonomy and robust citizen engagement mechanisms, enhance accountability, and foster ownership and effectiveness of local government interventions. …

SEOUL, South Korea | TASS | North Korea fired several ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan in the early hours of Thursday, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said citing the country’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. According to the report, around ten short-range ballistic missiles were fired at approximately 06:14 local time …