COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | The era of the flag carrier seemed to be in question and even under scrutiny this past decade. Do we still need them? Can they be viable on the African continent? The crisis brought about by the Corona pandemic has somewhat cooled that. Airlines across the …
Read More »Storm over Uganda phone hacks in Israel
Israeli govt petitioned to block sales of phone-hacking tools to Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Israeli cyber company Cellebrite sold technology for hacking into cellphones to the Uganda Police Force, despite reports revealing extensive human right violations by the police. Cellebrite, which specialises in developing tools for digital forensic investigations, …
Read More »Catholic Bishop of ‘green evangelization’ dies
The Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Nebbi in Uganda who was laid to rest on Aug.17 is being remembered for his love for nature and evangelisation through the protection of the environment. OBITUARY | AGNES AINEAH | In his tribute to Bishop Martin Luluga at his Funeral Mass, …
Read More »Many ‘Departed Asians’ back, but hope fading 50 years later
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Most Asians who were expelled from Uganda in 1972 by the former President, Idi Amin Dada had permanent residences in the country. While some former homeowners have returned “home” to reclaim their “Ugandan Identity” fifty years after, some of them have another battle to fight …
Read More »Don’t chase starving Karimojong from your districts – Bishop
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. James Nasak, the Church of Uganda Bishop of North Karamoja diocese has appealed to leaders in neighboring districts to be sympathetic to starving families from Karamoja crossing into their territory in search of food. North Karamoja diocese comprises Kotido, Abim, Kaabong, and Karenga districts. …
Read More »Conservationists want Bugoma Forest made national park
Tropical forests could fetch Uganda Shs 2bn in annual tourism revenues NEW ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | A study recently undertaken to identify the tourism potential of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve in mid-western Uganda has found that converting the forest into a national park could fetch Uganda at least US$547,500 …
Read More »Museveni’s style in Bamuturaki case
Tough questions over Uganda Airlines CEO hiring COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Embattled Uganda Airlines CEO, Jenifer Musiime Bamuturaki, and by proxy President Yoweri Museveni who appointed her, could be right. Many human resource managers and C-suite material recruiters today agree that experience trumps academic papers. When recruiting an …
Read More »Traditional birth attendants
Why they are still thriving despite ban Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Although advancements have been made to encourage Ugandan women to deliver their babies at healthcare facilities, some women still choose to use the services of Traditional Birth Attendants despite the well-documented risks. The government banned traditional birth …
Read More »Ending AIDS in children
Uganda joins new global alliance with 4 new strategies ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda has joined 12 sub-Saharan African countries, three UN agencies, and several civil society movements to form a new alliance to work against HIV/AIDS in children and wipe it out by 2030. The formation of the …
Read More »Pioneer crypto exchange moves to spread blockchain technology
Crypto adoption in Africa is catching attention of many venture funds, crypto firms | THE INDEPENDENT | Binusu, a Local Cryptocurrency exchange, and pioneer of fiat to crypto exchange in Uganda has unveiled new features to provide users in Uganda with top-notch services in Fiat to Crypto Exchange. “Our objective …
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