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At the 3rd reading of the Constitution Amendment bill, Ugandan Members of Parliament have voted overwhelmingly in approval of its passing. Of the 284 members present, 277 voted in favor of the bill, six opposed it while one chose to abstain. key amendments made include: 1. The Bill has allowed …

By Ronald Musoke The Rwanda Development Board is expected to host this year’s gorilla naming ceremony on Sept.5. At least 24 baby mountain gorillas are expected to be given names at the annual event which is now into its eleventh year. The ceremony locally known as ‘Kwita Izina’ will be …

By Dr Geoffrey A Onegi-Obel In failing to create Jobs, we risk sacrificing our economic potential to instability and disorder At The Independent we called it last week – that the key thrust of U.S. Government policy signals and message to Africa as reflected in President Obama’s visit to the …

By Edgar Tushabe Muhairwe Rallies reveal opposition leader’s plan for 2016 On July 24, Kizza Besigye, had a rally in Masaka town. Normally there is excitement when Besigye who is the de facto leader of the opposition to President Yoweri Museveni visits an area. He has drawn mammoth crowds, especially …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Why obsession with presidential term limits in Africa is a secular gospel based on faith than historic facts US President Barack Obama excited a section of Africa’s elite when he denounced African leaders who rule for very long, some even dying in office. This seems common …

By Flavia Nassaka Early sex, oral sex, and HPV which also causes cervical cancer blamed At the Uganda Cancer Institute in Kampala, July 28 has been dedicated to treating sufferers of cancers that affect the neck and head. Experts exclusively handle patients with problems of the oral cavity (gum, tongue, …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Mondo Francis Kyateka is the Assistant Commissioner for Youth and Children Affairs in the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about nurturing youths. Any three things we don’t know about you? I love my family. I love flowers to …

By Akantorana Nobert Bwana Minister Byandala’s arrest on corruption-related charges shows that government is `repenting’ On July 16, the government made an important step towards good governance. It passed a development policy that encourages participation and equity of citizens. In line with the country’s Vision 2040, the government announced that …

By Dicta Asiimwe TDA has to forge a united front since, for the alliance to be relevant; it needs all the big players on board The Democratic Alliance (TDA) which brings together groups opposed to President YoweriMuseveni plans to snub newly re-elected Democratic Party (DP) President-General Norbert Moa and accept …

By Ronald Musoke and Flavia Nassaka Doctors say worst affected are children born in the last three years At the moment, the children’s ward is one of the busiest at St. Mary’s Hospital, Lacor, in Gulu district of northern Uganda. Almost every baby has a pistol-like needle plastered on their …