Cabo Verde has achieved a WHO-certified malaria-free status, showcasing the power of strategic health planning. The achievement inspires African nations as more countries pursue malaria elimination. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Cabo Verde has achieved a significant milestone in the battle against malaria, securing malaria-free certification from the World …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Veteran opposition legislator Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, who has been terminally ill in India, has died. Politicians across the country have paid tribute to the contribution of the  ‘UPC Iron Lady’ to the politics of modern Uganda. “When and I received the news of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pardoned 13 convicts including the former Managing Director of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) David Chandi Jamwa who has been serving a 12-year jail term handed to him for causing government a financial loss of sh3 billion. Others pardoned …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Jailed former NSSF Managing Director David Chandi Jamwa tops a list of 13 inmates who have been offered forgiveness under the Presidential prerogative of mercy, a reliable source has revealed. ” Yes. That letter is authentic and I think he might already have …

Los Angeles, US | THE INDEPENDENT | South African comedian Trevor Noah paid tribute to two of his Ugandan writers as the team for ‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah’ picked an award for ‘outstanding variety talk series’ at an historic 75th Emmy Awards. Noah makes history as the first African …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The government owes different organizations and persons up to 10.818 trillion shillings in unpaid amounts payable for various goods and services, fines, penalties, and taxes. About 316 billion shillings are in pension arrears, according to the updated audited arrears schedule for the financial year …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Committee of Parliament on Appointments chaired by Speaker Anita Among on Tuesday vetted the seven nominees appointed to the Electoral Commission – EC by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The nominees include Justice Simon Byamukama (Chairperson), Hajjati Aisha Lubega (Deputy Chairperson), James Peter Emorut, …

The unlicensed workers use what they have to combat health fears in Uganda’s top salt-producing lake. A new law is supposed to offer protections. So far, little is on the way. LAKE KATWE, UGANDA  | Edna Namara  Global Press Journal Uganda | At first glance, the branches scratching the surface of Lake Katwe look …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda has passed-out a batch of 14 new field epidemiologists bringing to 93, the number of the much sought-after disease surveillance and detection experts in the country. Specialists attending the graduation ceremony raised a concern that there is a huge gap of such experts in Africa …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  As health centres nationwide grapple with the challenge of inadequate blood transfusion services, a crucial need for volunteer donors has emerged. Addressing this pressing issue is I&M Bank, which has forged a commendable partnership with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS). Over the past …