Beijing, China | XINHUA | Rebutting U.S. politicians’ slanderous remarks, China on Monday urged the United States to respect facts and stop political maneuvering over COVID-19. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the remarks at a press briefing, refuting a U.S. politician’s allegation that China has never reported the virus …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Baptist Nambeshe, the Manjiya County Member of Parliament in Bududa district has announced plans to contest as an independent candidate in the 2021 polls. Nambeshe, who is now the Eastern Region People Power Coordinator told URN that he has taken a decision to quit …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Before the National Economy committee of Parliament discusses up to sh2.5 trillion in loans requests, there is increasing concern about the levels of government borrowing, despite assurances by the Finance Minister that the Uganda’s debts are still manageable. Parliament discussed and forwarded up to …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ongoing closure of schools has presented an advantage to Early Childhood Development and Child Nurturing which had been greatly abused in the recent past, a Ugandan education expert has said. According to Elizabeth Kisakye, the Senior Education Officer in charge of …

London, UK | XINHUA |  The novel coronavirus has existed worldwide and broke out whenever and wherever favorable conditions occurred rather than starting in China, an Oxford University expert has told The Telegraph. “I think the virus was already here — here meaning everywhere. We may be seeing a dormant …

Nairobi, Kenya | PROSSY NANSUBUGA |  President Uhuru Kenyatta has reopened churches and other places of worship in the country with a maximum of 100 people. This was during a nation address at the Harambee House on Monday 6, July 2020. According to Uhuru, churches are open for congregational and individual …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A drastic decline in prices of Matooke has frustrated farmers from parts of Ankole, one of the biggest producers of Matooke both a cash and food crop. Matooke production has over the years transformed livelihoods across the region, with more people depending on the food …

Friends say Makerere student was respectful, humble preacher Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have denied reports that Local Defence Units (LDUs) clobbered a Makerere University student to death last week as they enforced the ongoing curfew. Police told URN that according to their information, Emmanuel Tegu, a third year …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Health Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has confirmed she will contest in the 2021 elections. “I am glad to declare that I will be contesting for Woman MP for Lira District under the Ruling Party, NRM,” she said in a video message. She is …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians have resorted to small prayer groups following the nationwide closure of churches because of the Covid19 pandemic. Prayers houses have remained under lock and key since March 18th when President, Yoweri Museveni banned congregational prayers and all forms of social gatherings to contain …