Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament – LOP has slammed the Speaker’s office for shielding Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. Mpuuga claims the PM has shown incompetence as leader of government business in the August House. He was responding to questions from …
Read More »DRC decision to deny some election observers could have far-reaching consequences
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | The Democratic Republic of Congo’s decision to deny Election Observers from some reputable bodies could have far-reaching consequences, casting a shadow over the transparency and legitimacy of its electoral process. This move not only raises concerns about potential irregularities going unchecked but may also signal a …
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Read More »Ugandan creatives shine at MultiChoice Talent Factory graduation in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Four talented Ugandan students have celebrated their graduation from the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy in Nairobi. The ceremony at the Hermosa Gardens Hotel acknowledged the exceptional achievements of these budding filmmakers who dedicated 12 months to refining their craft. Rinaldi Jamugisa, …
Read More »30 years of Mountain Gorilla tourism in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The history of gorilla trekking in Uganda tracks back to the early 1990s when the country was experiencing its first years of stability after close to three decades that were marked by unrest and military coups. Until now, the world has a vague image …
Read More »ENERGY: d.light joins $148M off-grid solar grant initiative in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Solar solutions company d.light is set to help government expand access to clean and affordable solar energy across homes, businesses, and public institutions lacking reliable energy sources in Uganda in a new $148milion grant deal. A global provider of solar solutions and financial access for …
Read More »Money poured into preventing HIV infection in girls not working
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All the money injected into social interventions to help protect girls and young women from contracting HIV has not yielded much, a new study reveals. Through a campaign to ensure that girls are kept in schools, the Global Fund allocated the Ministry of Education money …
Read More »Australia-based Stuart Kasule challenges MOH on mental health awareness
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has been asked to support mental health and suicide public awareness campaigns aimed at addressing the burden in the country without stigmatizing victims. Uganda is ranked 17th on the list of countries where suicide is registered as a cause of …
Read More »The Remnant Generation helps 500 teenage mothers gain new skills courtesy of Airtel
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Milly Nakiranda (real name withheld), a senior two student, had to withdraw from studies when she conceived after being defiled by her teacher. This meant that her academic dream of gaining a professional skill was doomed since she had to halt her studies. Her story …
Read More »Vibrant consumption fuels China’s economic recovery
NANCHANG | Xinhua | Despite external pressure and internal difficulties, China’s economy has achieved a recovery and made solid progress in high-quality development in 2023, noted the annual Central Economic Work Conference held last week. Among various factors propelling growth, consumer spending is playing an increasingly important role, accounting for …
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