Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 8,000 residents across Gulu City are set to gain access to clean and safe drinking water following completion of four spring wells, thanks to a collaborative effort between MTN Uganda’s philanthropic arm, MTN Foundation and Safe Water Uganda, a community-based organisation. This initiative, …

WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Lionel Messi has not yet thought about retirement and says age will not be a determining factor in his decision to end his playing career. The 36-year-old said he would call time on his career only when he feels he is unable to contribute or loses …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five people accused of terrorism have asked High Court International Crimes Division Judge Andrew Bashaijja to compel prison authorities to take them to hospital for medical examination and treatment. Through their lawyer Zephania Zzimbe, the group including Ibrah Muwonge commonly known as Kimbowa Ibrah, Mustafa …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board-UBTEB has accused some industries of relaxing to offer training placement to many of their trainees. Onesmus Oyesigye, the Executive Secretary of UBTEB said that there is reluctance by some industries to offer industrial training placement, yet this is …

UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The heavy bombardment against Gaza by Israel has resulted in “direct hits” on 212 schools within the enclave, according to analysis partnered with the United Nations released on Wednesday. Satellite images have shown that at least 53 schools have been “completely destroyed” since the conflict …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo has expressed his determination to defend his title at the upcoming World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Kiplimo won gold in the senior men’s category at the previous tournament at Bathurst, Australia in 2023. The Ugandan runner told Xinhua on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda has refuted claims that its tough regulatory requirements are leading its regulated financial institutions to downgrade to ease the regulatory pressures on them. This comes as the regulator (BoU) notified the public that three commercial banks (Tier I) had been downgraded …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero district health department is set to carry out mass vaccination against yellow fever. The Ministry of Health with support from partners has planned to conduct mass vaccination in 53 districts including Luwero district starting from Tuesday 2nd-8th April in a bid to eliminate yellow …

INTERVIEW | SARA BYALA | A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical writing lecturer Sara Byala, …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty-five geo-scientists from eleven African countries have been trained in geo-scientific survey techniques and mapping in order to strengthen their countries’ capacity to locate and exploit mineral wealth. The four-week training was conducted in Entebbe and Kabale, with the Uganda Geological Survey Department and experts …