KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A new study by Makerere University has found that a lot of research which would otherwise be used to drive development or solve community challenges still lies idle because scientists can’t easily communicate their findings or turn them into useable solutions. Speaking to URN in …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Limited distribution of internet connectivity in the country, especially in rural areas, has been identified as a major barrier to accessing accurate and reliable information on sexual and reproductive health. In Uganda, where young people make up over 78% of the population, a call to …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is said that military life is a life of sacrifice, however large or small, for service members and their families. Equally, some have suggested that being married to a man in the military is not a glamorous life; one has to be patient and …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua City BodaBoda Association has started an operation against cyclists riding numberless motorcycles, which they say are largely responsible for several boda-boda-related crimes in the City. The move follows a meeting with Uganda Revenue Authority-URA officials during which URA announced an extension of the grace …

Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 14 South Sudan refugee children have been confirmed dead and 34 others injured after they were struck by lightning in Lamwo District. The incident happened at about 5 pm Saturday at the food distribution point in Zone 8, Palabek Refugee Settlement where 48 …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Prison’s Belinda Chemutai has won the 21KM race at the second edition of the Elgon Half Marathon. She emerged the winner in 1:11.15 to clinch gold as Zena Racheal Chebet (11:12.02) and Rebecca Chelangat settled for silver and bronze, respectively. Isaac Mande Kibet topped …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Mubuku II Irrigation Scheme, Kasese District are facing an uncertain future as a result of their crops drying up due to contaminated water from River Nyamwamba. The Mubuku II irrigation scheme taps water from the Nyamwamba River which due to flooding carries …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Public health experts in Uganda are warning that the country is at high risk of future pandemic outbreaks, largely driven by poor environmental management, self-medication, and widespread misuse of drugs among the population. Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze, Director of Public Health in the Ministry of Health, …

NIAMEY, Niger | Xinhua | The government of Niger, represented by Minister of Communication Sidi Mohamed Raliou, signed an agreement on Friday in the capital, Niamey, with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, to acquire three satellites aimed at bolstering the nation’s security and defense capabilities. The deal …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 100 youth from northern Uganda Friday graduated with certificates in computer and ICT skills under MTN Uganda’s Digital Literacy Program. Driven by MTN’s Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, the initiative aims to empower young people and close the digital divide, serving as a …