Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Lives have improved for Kenyans following the successful implementation of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Tens of Chinese investors have set foot in Kenya, while hundreds of young Kenyan students have traveled to China to study, with most on scholarships. Experts agree that …
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Embassies close, US issues harsh business advisory Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | In a space of two weeks, North Korea and Norway announced they were closing their embassies in Uganda. The announcements came as a blow to Uganda which is always dealing with some kind of diplomatic blowback. A statement …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only patients and possibly their immediate family members know that there is ‘an elephant in the room’ of Uganda’s healthcare system when it comes to the cost of treating diabetes. The cost is particularly alarming for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) which affects about …
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New report ranks country among most corrupt in region COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report by the World Justice Project (WJP) has ranked Uganda as the second most corruption-ridden country among the world’s poorest countries; the so-called low income countries. Only the Democratic Republic of Congo is ranked …
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The recently introduced African Football League wants to reshape football on the continent. It showcases top-tier club football in Africa and is intent on reshaping fundamentals like broadcasting, sponsorship and prize money. It’s also getting widespread support, already. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The African Football League (AFL) made …
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NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | On Wednesday, the National Council of Sports-NCS decided to revoke the certificate of recognition for the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF). The decision followed the federation’s alleged failure to address persistent governance and leadership challenges. This means that UNF is no longer authorized to conduct …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Tuesday, Agatha Ayebazibwe, a Master’s student of Strategic and Corporate Communication at Makerere University, found her right-side mirror missing. Ayebazibwe had parked in front of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) to attend lectures, which typically last no more than four …
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AfDB shows innovative financing tools it should focus on for green growth cash Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The Ugandan Government needs to integrate innovative financing tools; including green bonds, carbon markets, debt-for-nature swaps and blended financing if it is to start attracting more private resources urgently needed in Uganda’s …
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We are not interested in selling raw material, say delegates Cape Town, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | A high-level panel at Critical Minerals Africa Summit 2023 has identified key factors shaping the future critical minerals market and how Africa can position itself as a global hub. The Critical Minerals Africa …
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Why ‘coup leaders’ are trooping to Kigali Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | A visit by Gabon’s transitional leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, to Kigali, capital of Rwanda, on Oct. 16 could not go unnoticed. Nguema who came to power in a coup three months ago was beaming and looking like …
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