Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union will continue to support Uganda’s development agenda as it continues to engage Kampala on a few Human Rights concerns and democracy, the bloc ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek, said. Speaking at a function to celebrate Europe Day in Kampala last week, Sadek …
Read More »Uganda, Algeria partner to develop energy sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said that Uganda is ready to work with the government of Algeria to develop its energy sector. Museveni on Thursday met a delegation from Algeria led by their Minister of Energy and Mines Mr. Mohamed Arkab who called on him at …
Read More »Government hails telecom companies for driving Uganda’s digital revolution
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Information Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi has hailed the role played by telecom companies in driving Uganda’s digital revolution. “Previously in our village, one would go to the nearest hill and shout their voices out to inform people …
Read More »Tecno Mobile launches Camon 20
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mobile phone company Tecno Mobile has unveiled Tecno Camon 20 to the Ugandan market to further give its clients a wide range of mobile gadgets to buy and use. Camon 20 comes with Android 14 OS, 6.67 inches AMOLED Display, Mediatek Helio G85 Chipset, Triple …
Read More »Retail startup Wasoko expands into Southern African market
The company is investing US$1millon in its first year of operation Zambia – which will be used a hub for regional expansion Lusaka, Zambia | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s B2B retail and e-commerce company, Wasoko, has expanded into the Southern African market, with Zambia as the first investment destination. The company …
Read More »Most east African refugees are hosted close to borders – it’s a deliberate war strategy
Camp location and restrictions, along with dense refugee settlements, give rebel groups valuable access to refugee camps for exploitation Kampala, Uganda | KARA ROSS CAMARENA | There are close to 4 million people living in refugee camps across Africa. Of the more than 300 camps, nearly 70% are situated within 30km-50km …
Read More »Cervical cancer can be beaten – the key is vaccinating young girls
Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | In 2020 the World Health Organization introduced a plan to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat by 2030. The first step towards this goal is to have 90% of girls fully vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) by the age of 15 years. Gynaecological oncologist …
Read More »Oil and gas driving demand for rental properties up
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s property market is experiencing an increase in demand riding on the oil and gas development. The Independent caught up with Moses Lutalo, the managing director at Broll Uganda Ltd, a property management firm, for an interview on the developments in the rental space segment. …
Read More »Faith Mulungi’s courage living with endometriosis
There’s a need to raise awareness about the disease because it is a common underdiagnosed disease that kills women silently Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Faith Mulungi, a 32-year-old journalist, actress and content creator, has been living with endometriosis a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the …
Read More »Oil and gas financing debate
Banks are ready to finance the sector but with stringent conditions Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s commercial banks have reiterated their commitment to finance oil and gas projects as long as borrowers meet the terms and conditions. Bank executives who spoke during the 10th East African Petroleum and …
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