Rome, Italy | Xinhua |  Italy has become the first country in the world to ban the production, sale and import of cultivated meat — a term derived from the way it is produced by the cultivation of animal cells rather than through the slaughter of animals. The ban also …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Money lenders and microfinance institutions have been advised to use legal means to conduct their businesses instead of resorting to the use of force, especially in recovering money. This comes at a time when the small lenders are trying to get to terms with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera and Principle Judge Dr. Flavian Nzeija have warned the newly appointed High Court judges against incompetence. They asked those who find the job stressful to quit early enough or face the boot. Closing this week’s induction, Justice Buteera singled …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Student leaders at Makerere University led by the Guild President Robert Maseruka have started a campaign to solicit funds and support underprivileged students clear their tuition. Last month, the students launched the campaign dubbed “Save a Makererean” aimed at raising sh1 billion . On …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Nearly 80,000 head of cattle in northern Uganda belong to non-compliant migrant cattle keepers. These include cattle keepers who failed to fence off their land and provide water sources and those without adequate land for their animals. This category of people was given three …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The government has resolved not to purchase new vehicles for the Non-Aligned Movement – NAM Summit slated for 15 – 20 January 2024 at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Speke Resort due to a lack of funds. However, they will mobilize fleets from across Ministries, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Internal Affairs Minister Maj Gen Otafiire Kahinda has given the Uganda Police Force a three-month ultimatum to start constructing housing units for junior officers. The Housing Project was initially launched in 2016 by then Inspector General of Police Gen Edward Kale Kayihura with the construction of 10,000 housing units. The …

Jerusalem, Israel | Xinhua |  Israel’s Shin Bet internal security agency has received the first group of 13 hostages released from the Gaza Strip on Friday, local media reported. After the initial medical assessment, the hostages were returning to Israel, escorted by security forces, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Daniel …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  While launching her book titled ‘The Village Girl: My Dream, Life and Legacy’ – at the Kampala Serena Hotel Thursday evening, Mary Wangari Wamae – the Group Executive Director of Kenya’s Equity Group – encouraged professionals to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The book …

Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | Somalia on Friday officially became the eighth member of the East African Community (EAC) after the EAC heads of state summit endorsed its decade-long application to join the regional bloc. The EAC leaders endorsed Somalia’s membership into the bloc during the 23rd Ordinary …