Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group Holdings Plc continued a long tradition of focusing on expansion, innovation, and strengthening governance structures as they held their 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Nairobi last week. At the end of the landmark AGM on June 25th, shareholders had approved a …

    Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni last week interacted with senior military officers from different African countries at the Senior Command and Staff College, Kimaka, in Jinja. The 52 military officers are from Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Malawi. Museveni entertained 10 …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 3,000 cows belonging to migrant cattle keepers commonly known as Balaalo have been moved out of the Acholi and West Nile subregions as security forces start enforcing President Yoweri Museveni’s Executive Order No. 2. An estimated 200,000 cattle belong to migrant cattle keepers in …

Kiwanuka affirmed his support for Museveni and said he was not challenging the president’s leadership but offering to help with the party chairmanship role.  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Briton Kiwanuka, 30, was today turned away from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission offices after arriving to express interest …

TEHRAN | Xinhua |  Iran’s top military commander on Sunday questioned Israel’s commitment to a recently agreed ceasefire following 12 days of fighting, warning that Tehran was prepared to respond forcefully to any renewed aggression, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Abdolrahim Mousavi, chief of staff of the Iranian …

As more people come into money across Africa, pet ownership becomes a marker of middle-class life in Africa with Mordor Intelligence projecting the continent’s pet food market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.28%, outpacing the global average of 8.54%. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | At …

Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | It was a family affair as General Michael Kabango and his wife, Peace Helen, claimed the men’s and ladies overall prizes at the Hima Captain’s Putter in Entebbe. Kabango, beat a huge field of 120 golfers on green hole 1, with the format of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hosted renowned international televangelist Pastor Benny Hinn at State Lodge – Nakasero, in a spiritual and reflective meeting that centered on the value of Christianity to Africa, national transformation, and prayer for the nation. According to a press statement …

  Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St Mary’s Hospital Lacor, one of the largest non-profit hospitals in Northern Uganda, is grappling with a staggering funding deficit of 15.5 billion shillings, threatening its ability to provide affordable and quality medical services to thousands of patients. The hospital, under the administration …

  Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has warned Christians against neglecting earthly responsibilities while pursuing their spiritual needs. Vice President Rt. Major Jessica Alupo represented President Yoweri Museveni as Luwero Anglican Diocese held a thanksgiving prayer in celebration to mark 33 years since it was consecrated …