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  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The MTN Innovation Awards that recognize digital innovation in the country are back. The telecom firm called for entries for the awards of 2017 on Sep 22 seeking to recognize both mobile and web-based applications developed by Ugandans in at least seven categories. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cooperatives in Uganda are in need of a new law to protect and make them more efficient, according to Ivan Asiimwe, the secretary general of Uganda Cooperative Alliance. Asiimwe, who was speaking during the  UCA’s 50th Annual General Meeting held at Grand Imperial Hotel on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Ugandans continue to use Uber as one means of transport, their counterparts in London, UK where the transport mode is popular are not sure of whether the service will be available in the near future. On Sept. 22, BBC reported that Uber would not …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT| These are the top stories in this week’s The Independent. COVER STORY Age-limit Bill scandal: The 4 fights frustrating Museveni THE LAST WORD: Inside Museveni’s life presidency: Why the removal of age limits may be the best way to get a peaceful succession in Uganda …

Eleanor Nansibo Nabwiso is an actress and producer known for roles in `Watch Over Me’ (2013), `Rain’ (2016) and `The Hostel (2011)’. `Rain’, a movie about keeping hope alive against all odds, is her first production under the Nabwiso brand. Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | Her acting and film …

Exhibition against stereotypes, marginalisation | Dominic Muwanguzi | The view that disability is inability is nowhere more entrenched than in the contemporary arts. Reference can be made to a famous sculpture by the late Prof. Pilkington Ssengendo titled `Maskini’ (1962) that depicted a Person with Disabilities (PWD) and evoked debate …

Lancet report shows the path to healthier lives for Africans is within reach By Alex Ezeh, Nelson Sewankambo & Peter Piot There is huge diversity within and across the 49 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The challenges these countries face in achieving health outcomes that are at par with low and …

  Cash handouts, secret age-limit talks and more Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | President Yoweri Museveni’s countrywide tour that he says is aimed at defusing what he called “toxic” information about the Land Amendment Bill before Parliament has run into trouble with experts and opposition politicians. Edmond Owor, the …

  November event expected to attract 500 high profile delegates | THE INDEPENDENT | Rwanda’s national flag carrier, RwandAir, has finalised preparations to host the 49th Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Summit of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) this November. The three-day event from Nov.12 to 14 will be held …

Fall armyworms are back, but government’s help isn’t Kampala, Uganda | Andrew S. Kaggwa | The rains are back but so is the dreaded fall armyworm. This time it is attacking maize at a much younger stage – meaning it will be more costly for the farmers than last season. …