NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | The inaugural Africa’s Green Games Summit opened in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, Saturday to help showcase the power of creative works in galvanizing action against threats to planetary health. The two-day summit, which gathered players in the gaming industry and innovators, took place ahead of …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 70-year-old woman who has been stuck at Luwero Hospital has finally been reunited with her family after a media appeal. Margaret Nanyonjo was transferred by the Police and admitted to Luwero Hospital on 30th December 2023 after she was involved in an accident.  She …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 161 UPDF officers have been passed out after completing six months of training in Artillery and anti–aircraft at Olilim School of Field Art and Air Defense in Katakwi district. The training that started in July 2023, comprised 73 artillery and 92 anti–aircraft officers. Only four …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans are now able to open, monitor and do their banking transactions in other countries, without having to fly out. This follows the launch of International Banking by Standard Chartered, in a move aimed at connecting their branches in more than 20 countries, including Uganda. …

Fighting will not end peace talks but partition COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | When President Yoweri Museveni received a delegation from the Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan led Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council recently, he told them to stop fighting their rival, Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and seek peace through dialogue. …

MOGADISHU | Xinhua | Save the Children, an international charity, has called for increased protection of women and girls in Somalia amid a surge in sexual abuse and rape against teenage girls in recent months. The charity said a 13-year-old girl was raped by a group of armed men outside …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development is reviewing the Family Policy draft to ensure harmonization with current societal realities and incorporate inputs from various stakeholders. The draft policy seeks to protect the at-risk family unit which is crucial for the country’s well-being and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces-CDF Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has cautioned recently promoted senior army officers against acts of corruption that taint the image of the force. Presiding over the piping ceremony of 23 senior army officers who were part of the recently 395 promoted …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oil Side Secondary School in Hoima District has been closed for operating illegally. The closure of the school located in Katooke village, Kabaale sub County left more than 130 learners stranded. The school was closed on Thursday during an impromptu visit by Caroline Nyamahunge, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chairperson of the Makerere University Guild Electoral Commission Ramadhan Kirunda warned candidates against violating the election rules ahead of the 2024 Guild elections. According to the roadmap, the elections are scheduled to take place on March 7th. Kirunda said that 16 candidates have been …