A team of engineering and computer science students at Makerere University in Uganda has developed a low-cost air quality monitoring system now being used to combat air pollution across eight countries SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A technology developed by a group of tech-savvy engineering and computer science students …
Read More »News Analysis: Why is German economy losing steam?
Frankfurt, Germany | Xinhua | Germany’s economy, the largest in the European Union (EU), stagnated in the second quarter of 2023 with zero growth, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently revised its forecast for the German economy in 2023 down …
Read More »West African bloc activates regional standby force for possible intervention in Niger
Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday said it has resolved to activate its standby force in response to the recent coup in Niger while underscoring its continued commitment to restore constitutional order in the country through peaceful means. In a …
Read More »UNBS tasks schools on procurement of quality grains
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has tasked schools and heads of institutions in the Acholi Subregion to monitor the procurement of quality grains for feeding their learners in a bid to promote their safety. The call comes amidst concerns about the quality …
Read More »Besigye tormentor Arinaitwe Bwana remanded to Luzira for human trafficking
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Police officer, Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana, that pepper sprayed Dr Kizza Besigye after smashing the window of his car with a pistol twelve years ago, has been remanded to Luzira prison. Arinaitwe Bwana, who in 2015 was also in court over family violence, is …
Read More »Labor inspectors tasked to enforce amended NSSF Act
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender and the NSSF are mobilizing labor inspectors to ensure that all employers contribute workers’ savings to the fund. This is part of the efforts to ensure that all workers across the country comply with the recent amendments to the NSSF …
Read More »MultiChoice Uganda unveils Damalie, a riveting drama on Pearl Magic Prime
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great Pay-Tv entertainment, has launched a drama series dubbed Damalie, in its continued effort to give viewers more the finest of local Ugandan films. The exciting drama which immerses audiences into another high-quality Ugandan production, premiered at a launch …
Read More »Kaziimba asks court to dismiss Luwero petition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has filed his defense at High Court in response to a suit challenging the nullification of the election of Canon Kasana Ssemakula as Luwero Diocese Bishop-elect Rev. Dr. Stephen Kazimba Mugalu through Agaba Muhairwe …
Read More »Busoga kingdom rallies subjects in the diaspora to develop tourism sites
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Busoga Kingdom Tourism Minister, Hellen Namutamba, has challenged the Basoga in the diaspora to invest in the development of tourism sites across the Busoga sub-region. Namutamba says that the development will increase their revenue income. While speaking in an interview with URN on …
Read More »Indian businessman’s murder case transferred to Kabale over threats to witnesses
Kabale, Uganda | THE INEPENDENT | A case in which a police officer in Kisoro District is accused of shooting to death an Indian businessman has been transferred to Kabale High Court following threats to the witnesses. Patel Kuntaj, 24 who operated a hardware shop in Kisoro municipality was shot …
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