Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to investigate recent flight disruptions at Uganda Airlines following a series of cancellations and delays that have inconvenienced passengers and drawn widespread public attention. Speaking on the sidelines of a stakeholder engagement organised by the Uganda …
Read More »C-Care IHK celebrates mothers with a wellness experience
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care IHK Namuwongo has hosted a special patient appreciation event that brought together mothers who delivered at the hospital between May and December this year. The event, held at the C-Care IHK Namuwongo facility, featured wellness sessions, maternal health talks, and the highly anticipated Mom-Cation …
Read More »Farming pressures fuel Africa’s drug resistance crisis
In Uganda, an estimated 5,620 deaths were attributable to antimicrobial resistance in 2021, with the greatest number among children aged under five years SPECIAL FEATURE | JOHN MUSENZE – SciDev.Net | In the Mbarara district of Western Uganda, poultry farmer Susan Ddamulira has managed a farm of 2,000 birds …
Read More »Pilsner Lager toasts to tradition at 10th Bakiga Nation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Sunday afternoon, the Millennium Grounds at Kololo became a cultural spectacle. Not even the rain could stand in the way of the revellers who turned up in large numbers to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Kigezi region at the Bakiga Nation …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda to facilitate UEDCL $50 million power distribution expansion plan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) have today announced the advancement of a five-year $50million, landmark financing facility to the electricity distributor to strengthen national power distribution. Officials said this landmark transaction marks a defining moment for Uganda’s energy sector, and …
Read More »Grassroots advocates launch plan to secure universal health coverage for older persons
HANU Celebrates UHC Day with Launch of District Action Plans to Hold Government Accountable for Healthcare Access Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The HelpAge Advocacy Network Uganda (HANU) has, on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day launched a decisive grassroots movement to advance healthcare access for older persons across the country. …
Read More »Uganda, Kenya reaffirms deep regional ties as Kenya marks 62 years of independence
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and Kenya have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and shared commitment to regional integration, peace, and economic transformation as Kenya celebrated 62 years of independence during Jamhuri Day festivities in Kampala. The event brought together government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and members of the …
Read More »Global airlines to post record $41 billion profit in 2026, IATA says
Carriers buoyed by unprecedented efficiency, but African operators lag amid high costs, older fleets London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Global airlines are on track to achieve a record net profit of $41 billion in 2026, the International Air Transport Association said in its latest outlook, as carriers squeeze historic …
Read More »Kayoola EV bus expedition signals new era for Africa’s EV market
Morocco has become a hub for EV production, attracting global automakers, while Egypt has partnered with Chinese firms to produce electric buses Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ugandan-built electric bus has begun its return journey to Kampala after completing a 7,125-kilometre drive to Cape Town, organisers say, …
Read More »Umukuuka wa Bugisu gets sh10m boost to kick-start development plan
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Umukuuka III wa Bugisu Sir Jude Mike Mudoma has received sh10m to kickstart implementation of his Strategic Plan covering FY2024/25 to FY2027/28. The cultural leader expressed his gratitude towards the contributors, saying one of the priorities in his strategic plan is the development of …
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