Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University students have vowed to continue with their peaceful demonstration until the University listens to their demands. The University vice Guild President, Judith Nalukwago told journalists at Centigrade restaurant in Nakulabye yesterday that they cannot call off the student’s strike until management addresses …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mufti of Uganda, Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje has urged Muslim leaders to always plan for effective implementation of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC agenda. He says that it is through proper planning that UMSC programs can be effectively implemented for the benefit of Ugandans. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are mixed reactions from the civil society activists, academicians, politicians and technocrats on the performance of parliament in the in the 2018/2019 financial year. This came up during the ongoing Third Annual Legislature Sector Review, which is a self-assessment mechanism for Parliament.  The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Emmanuel Bakwega, the Director Clerks in Parliament has disagreed with a section of legislators on the operations of house committees, particularly on work plans and funds. The heated discussion was part of the self-assessment exercise on the final day of the Third Annual Legislature …

Lagos, Nigeria | AFP | First there was Tutu, the “African Mona Lisa” sold last year for 1.5 million dollars. Then a second portrait by revered Nigerian painter Ben Enwonwu, called Christine, sold in mid-October, for 1.4 million dollars. Both record sales of famous works by the late “father of African …

Tupelo, United States | AFP | A combative US President Donald Trump told supporters in his electoral stronghold of Mississippi on Friday that a push to impeach him is driving an “angry” Republican surge ahead of 2020. “We’ve never had greater support than we have right now,” Trump claimed in front …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has urged public universities to focus on promoting science education and research. He was presiding over the first graduation ceremony of 192 students from Lira University in Lira district The students completed their studies in various academic disciplines including education, management science …

Yokohama, Japan | AFP |  South Africa overpowered England 32-12 with a brutally effective forward display to win their third World Cup in Yokohama on Saturday. The Springboks’ victory was built on a colossal display by their powerhouse pack that allowed fly-half Handre Pollard to kick six penalties before Makazole Mapimpi’s 66th-minute try — the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A week after being relocated to Usafi taxi park, drivers plying the Entebbe route are complaining of low business. They say many passengers are yet to embrace the change. On October 16th, 2019, Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA directed all taxis plying the Entebbe route to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Manufacturers of different products have up to the end of January 2020 to clear stock of products without digital stamps. After that, all their products are expected to bear a stamp. The first goods expected to have stamps are beer, wines, spirits, sodas, bottled water, …