TRIBUTE | BY CHARLES ONYANGO-OBBO | Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o (January 1938 – 28 May 2025) was one of Africa’s most celebrated literary figures. He never just wrote books. He staged revolts, each title a well-aimed Molotov hurled at the colonial cannon, the neocolonial bureaucrat, and the post-independence sell-out. …
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Absa Bank Launches sh200 Million Card Rewards Campaign to Boost Digital Payments Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has launched a new customer campaign, Play Your Cards Right, which will reward 14 lucky winners with cash prizes totaling sh200 million. Customers simply need to use their Absa cards …
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Five things you should know about Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, one of Africa’s greatest writers of all time COMMENT | PETER KIMANI | One of Africa’s most celebrated authors Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has passed away. The Kenyan writer and academic was 87 years old. Having published his first novel – Weep Not Child …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for DRC and the region hosted by Uganda has hailed Qatar for bringing warring factions on the continent to talks. The PSC said that they “welcome the peace efforts …
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Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the National Identity Card (ID) renewal and mass registration exercise enters its second day, government officials are turning their attention to emerging threats of fraud, extortion, and illegal practices, warning of arrests and legal action for offenders. In Wakiso District, Resident District Commissioner …
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18 category winners at the Uganda Journalism Awards 2025 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & ACME MEDIA | The Independent’s Ian Katusiime has bagged the Political Reporting award at the 11th edition of the Uganda National Journalism Awards. Katusiime’s award this year continues The Independent’s streak of wins since the …
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As AI systems become more localized, Africa’s retail sector is evolving from shelves and checkouts into smart, seamless personalized experiences, transforming how Africans shop and interact with brands. The sector is billed to have the potential for unlocking the highest economic value from gen AI in Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | …
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PostBank donates cows and goats to the Muslim Community through their Arua, Mbale, Bombo, and Fort Portal branches. Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda has today shared Eid Al-Adha joy with the Muslim community across different regions where the bank has a branch, in recognition of the upcoming …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 Ugandan Muslims will miss this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca after the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia closed the issuance of Hajj visas on May 25, 2025, leaving dozens of intending pilgrims stranded. In a communication to Hajj leaders dated 27th May 2025, the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has finalized plans to retire seven senior generals this year, in what military officials say is part of ongoing institutional renewal. Among those exiting the force is former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, …
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