Ugandan Raymond Malinga leads creators of new Disney series Kampala, Uganda | WATER MARWIZI | Ugandan Raymond Malinga is leading the new crop of creators who produced sci-fi and fantasy short films for the new Disney series; ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’. Kizazi Moto is an anthology series blending various mythologies …
Read More »Kenya Re unveils subsidiary in Kampala
The Kenyan firm also has operations in Zambia and Cote d’Ivoire Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s state-owned Kenya Reinsurance Corporation popularly known as Kenya Re has unveiled its subsidiary in Kampala, becoming the second reinsurer to have a physical presence in the country besides Uganda Reinsurance Corporation. Kenya Re, …
Read More »Low impact static exercises may help lower blood pressure
Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | New research suggests that low-impact, isometric exercises may help lower blood pressure better than other forms of exercise. An isometric exercise is a form of exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint. In the study, …
Read More »Birth of child changes dad’s brain
Researchers say changes occur in the cortex of the brains of first-time fathers Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Robin Young has autism spectrum disorder, which, in his case, means he struggles to empathise and show love for someone else. The resident of Bodicote, England, is also a father. “This is something …
Read More »‘Inconsistency in policies will derail investment in e-mobility’
The new technology is meant to minimize pollution and conserve the environment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s manufacturers are ready to invest in the emerging E-Mobility sub-sector but the government’s inconsistency in investment policies will derail progress, according to the Uganda Manufacturers Association Chairman, Deo Kayemba. Kayemba, who spoke …
Read More »UBA members visit Raxio data centre
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) members made an exploratory visit to Raxio’ state-of-the-art data centre in Namanve Business Industrial Park on July 26 The visit aimed to delve into the advanced technology and infrastructure underpinning the seamless and secure banking services offered to customers nationwide. …
Read More »Absa partners with UAP Old Mutual to rollout medical insurance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank in partnership with UAP Old Mutual unveiled Absa Medical Insurance policy targeting self-employed and non-salaried individuals in the drive to increase access to health insurance. The policy that covers treatment for critical illness, inpatient, optical, dental, maternity, disability cover, funeral expenses, a wellness …
Read More »Egypt and Ethiopia are working on a water deal
What that means for other Nile River states Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Egypt and Ethiopia have waged a diplomatic war of words over Ethiopia’s massive new dam – the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile, which started filling up in July 2020. The political row has threatened …
Read More »Karamoja leaders welcome establishment of University
Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Karamoja sub region are optimistic that the establishment of Karamoja Peace and Technology University in Kotido district will address the challenges of insecurity and hunger in the region. On Friday, the Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo launched the construction of Karamoja Peace …
Read More »Ruto cuts on weigh bridges, roadblocks on Mombasa-Kla route
Ruto directs new measures to improve cargo handling at Mombasa Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya has agreed with neighbouring countries, a raft of measures to be implemented immediately to improve cargo handling through the Port of Mombasa to the hinterland. Among them, Ruto directed the immediate removal of all …
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