Kenya’s shipbuilding abilities are giving the country a competitive edge as East Africa rushes to take advantage of booming trade around its inland waterways. NEWS ANALYSIS | BIRD AGENCY | Kenya is emerging as a significant shipbuilder in the East African region as the country taps into rising demand for …

Jerusalem, Israel | Xinhua |  Israel was stepping up its attacks on the Gaza Strip ahead of an anticipated ground invasion of the Palestinian enclave, said the Israeli military on Sunday, amid escalating tensions also on the country’s northern front and in the occupied West Bank. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Industry David Bahati has promised that the right incentives and tax relief will be given to ensure that Wakiso District hosts the biggest dialysis centre in the country – the JWK International Hospital. The JWK International Hospital was commissioned last week, but officials said the …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Telemedicine service provider, NetDoc has announced the official launch of its ground-breaking ‘Healthcare on the GO’ campaign to respond to the changing patient and client needs. Officials said that the launch redefined the healthcare landscape by offering high-quality medical consultations that are accessible to …

Terego, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Omugo sub county in Terego district were left in shock when an Arsenal fan collapsed and died while celebrating an equalizer against Chelsea in a Premier League match played last evening. The game ended in a two all draw at Stamford Bridge …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tanzanian singer and songwriter Rajabu Abdulkahali Ibrahim – popularly known as Harmonize – has promised to deliver a vibe at Bell Lager’s inaugural ObaFest beer festival happening at Jahazi Pier today– Sunday 22nd October. The artist – who is known for hits like …

Lwengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lwengo district leadership has appealed to the opposition leadership in parliament to support their quest to improve the learning environment in the government schools. Lwengo District Chairperson Ibrahim Kitatta says that the district is stuck with government schools in very poor shape. Kitatta …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health authorities in Luwero District have had to postpone the distribution of mosquito nets until further notice after sub-county officials failed to enter data into a digital platform they were provided. The distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide-treated Mosquito Nets (LLINs)was announced in July as part of …

Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bushenyi District Security Committee has agreed on the deployment of the  Uganda Peoples Defence Forces-UPDF to beef security in the district following handwritten leaflets allegedly from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The leaflets were dropped in Kyamuhunga Secondary School, Kyamuhunga Central and Kabingo Model Primary …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in Kasese District want the government to revive local vigilante groups to address the threats imposed by the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF rebels. They are also asking for basic military training to help them escape and engage the enemy in case of any …