Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  At least half a million Ugandans, can now access mobile telecommunications services using high-quality mobile phones assembled in Uganda.  Mione, a mobile device manufacturer, with an assembling plant in Mbale City, in Eastern Uganda, has sold at least 500,000 feature phones in Uganda, following the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  On Monday, a section of the public took to social media to decry what they called unnecessary government expenditure after watching videos and pictures of the Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among handing overt luxurious vehicles to four former speakers of parliament. Those who …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Kampala City socialite Charles Olimi, known as Sipapa, and his wife Shamila Nakiyemba were formally charged in the High Court Wednesday with 13 counts of aggravated robbery and money laundering. Appearing before the Criminal Division High Court Judge Michael Elubu, the couple pleaded not …

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cabinet has approved China National Offshore Oil Corporation- CNOOC Uganda Limited to proceed with the construction of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facility in the Kingfisher development area.  The state minister in charge of national guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga revealed this during the cabinet briefing at …

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 …

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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  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, …

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 …

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 …