Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 Senior Two and Senior Three students at St. Joseph’s College Ombaci have been sent home following a violent strike that broke out at the school on Sunday. The decision came on Monday after hours of crisis meetings and a resolution by the …
Read More »CAF sanctions Kenya again over crowd trouble
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned African Nations Championship (CHAN) co-host Kenya for the second time in as many weeks over security breaches. In a statement Monday evening, the continental governing body said it has limited entry to the 48,000-seat Moi International Sports …
Read More »TECNO Mobile Uganda launches “VIMBA NAFFE” campaign to celebrate 17 years of innovation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To mark its 17th anniversary, TECNO Mobile Uganda has launched the “TECNO VIMBA NAFFE” campaign, a series of promotions and events designed to thank its customers for their loyalty. This celebration highlights the company’s journey from a new player to a leading force in …
Read More »Men asked to support breastfeeding mothers
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Men have been encouraged to actively support breastfeeding mothers to improve child health and well-being. Speaking at the celebrations to mark Breastfeeding Week at Katakwi District Headquarters on Thursday, Dr. Simon Ichumar Omeke, the District Health Officer for Katakwi, said that the support includes understanding …
Read More »Kasese schools lead innovation in tackling plastic waste
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When people talk about innovation, many think of computer-related technologies. But in Kasese District, schools and teachers are redefining innovation—through plastic recycling—to protect the fragile Rwenzori environment. At the Rural Focus Initiative for Applied Technology (RuFI/RIAT) in Kirembe Cell, students and trainers are making eco …
Read More »Kenya stuns CHAN giant Morocco to put a foot into quarterfinals
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Debutant Kenya claimed its second upset at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) when the tournament co-host defeated two-time winner Morocco 1-0 on Sunday in the Kenyan capital, despite playing the entire second half with 10 men. The victory put Kenya on the verge of a …
Read More »Gulu-Nimule highway turns into death trap
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Amuru district are demanding that the Ministry of Works and Transport expedite the rehabilitation of the 106 km Gulu-Nimule Highway, which they say is slowly turning into a death trap due to its deteriorating condition. The road, constructed for 89 billion shillings …
Read More »U.S. should look at its own problems instead of blaming China
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Recent remarks by U.S. officials accusing China of “flooding” global markets with exports and calling for a “rebalancing” of its economy are merely recycled arguments long used against China. These claims disregard the profound changes taking place as China advances toward high-quality and sustainable economic …
Read More »Liverpool’s rivals load up ahead of 2025/26 Premier League title race
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool against the rest looks as if it could be the motto for the 2025/26 Premier League title race when the new season kicks off next weekend, with four big candidates looking to knock Arne Slot’s side off top spot. Slot’s first season at Anfield …
Read More »Muhoozi, Kiir hold talks on security
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and visiting Ugandan Chief of Defense Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba have held talks on strengthening regional stability. The Ugandan military said in a statement issued here late Saturday that during a meeting held in the South Sudanese capital of Juba on …
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