Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  There is increasing hope that the world may soon overcome the COVID-19 threat thanks to two vaccines that have shown they can protect the body against the disease.  According to preliminary findings published in the science journal, two vaccines, one from Oxford University and the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Ugandans in the diaspora and the prisoners will be able to participate in the 2026 general elections but not in 2021 as had been earlier ordered by the High Court. This is according to the consent order signed by the Electoral Commission lawyers led by …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has said that he does not see any problem with his absence as chair of the plenary, saying he will resume when asked to do so. Oulanyah was speaking to the press about his candidature for the position …

Company executives explain cause of Shs88million loss Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Clays Limited, a clay building materials manufacturer has recorded Shs88million loss for the year 2019 as opposed to the net profit of Shs1.9bn in 2018. According to the company’s financial statements released on July 17, total …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | A phase 2 trial of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate conducted in China has found that the vaccine is safe and induces an immune response, according to a new study published Monday in medical journal The Lancet. The results provide data from a wider group of participants …

Jinja, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Traders from Jinja Central Market are demonstrating against the presence of street vendors outside the market.  The traders say that they no longer receive clients as customers prefer to purchase items outside the market. They also accuse Jinja city authorities of failing to block operations …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda People’s Defence Forces – UPDF has started conducting a two week refresher course for 6000 Local Defence Units-  LDUs. In statement issued by UPDF Spokesperson, Brig. Richard Karemire, the refresher training is being spearheaded by deputy Land Forces commander, Maj. Gen Sam Kavuma. LDUs …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | European Parliament (EP) President David Sassoli on Monday urged the European Union (EU) leaders to reach an agreement on a post-coronavirus recovery plan, warning that the EP will not give its consent unless its conditions are met. “We are worried about a future where European solidarity …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Britain has made “a very bad decision” on the Chinese technology company Huawei, representing “a dark day for China-UK relations,” a senior Chinese diplomat has said. Liu Xiaoming, the Chinese ambassador to Britain, made the statement in an interview with BBC in response to the British …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | As Italy seeks to boost its agriculture sector and the “Made in Italy” brand as it relates to high-quality foodstuffs, analysts say the Chinese market will play an important role in the sector’s recovery. Earlier this month, government officials and private sector representatives held a special …