From prisoner of the army to Twitter intellectual Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | A greying and wryly smiling Gen. David Sejusa signed his retirement documents on May 26 at the Army headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. It was the beginning of the end of a torturous journey for Sejusa who …
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DR Congo war: Why it tops world’s most neglected crises ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The Democratic Republic of Congo tops the list of the world’s most neglected displacement crises according to the latest report by humanitarian non-profit organisation— the Norwegian Refugee Council. “The Democratic Republic of Congo has …
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Russia-Ukraine war could deter economic recovery leading to a rise in policy lapses and low new policy uptake and renewals Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda’s insurance industry has recorded a gross written premium growth of 10% for 2021, to Shs 1.18trillion driven by enhanced distribution, customer confidence, risk …
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Manufacturers have the responsibility to collect their waste, says Akankwasah Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | Uganda is witnessing an increase in soft drinks and mineral water packed in plastic bottles of various sizes. This increase is unfortunately coming with the challenge of increased plastic pollution. The mushrooming beverage …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | During Makerere University’s week-long 72nd graduation ceremony, over 100 docrate degrees were conferred upon students from several disciplines. Experts expect the doctoral graduates to bring new innovations and ideas “to the table” if they are to be recognized. Dr Anthony Tibaingana, a lecturer at …
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BESIGYE PROTESTS: Will they ever achieve change? Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Rtd Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye knows when and where to strike. With prices of most consumer goods rising rapidly and hitting the urban poor hardest, and the government appearing to have no convincing explanations or solutions, …
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Crackdown on opposition cited as US AFRICOM commander ends East African tour without Kampala visit Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, concluded his East Africa and Horn of Africa nine-day tour without visiting one notable capital: Kampala. The omission was marked as …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Afriland First Bank Uganda will go into Uganda’s history books as the first commercial bank to voluntarily close shop and quit the market. The move by the shareholders of the bank also makes it the shortest journey of a business entity in Uganda’s banking …
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Research shows donkey skins are being sourced and shipped from more countries than earlier thought Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Organised criminals are exploiting online social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and WeChat to facilitate the smuggling and trade in donkey skins, according to a new report …
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New digital platform aims to help the girls get contraceptives and information Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Katanga is an urban slum situated on a flood plain between Makerere University and Mulago Hospital It is home to approximately 20,000 people, living in wood, mud and brick homes. Slim channels weave …
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