COMMENT | DR RAYMOND MGENI | One of the biggest challenges developing countries face, is a a poor reading culture among her youth. As there is as a famous phrase, “You can hide wealth in books and people will not be aware of it”. The failure to read, or share …
Read More »Tororo mourns death of former PM Paul Etiang
Paul Etiang (RIP) Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Third Deputy Prime Minister Ambassador Paul Orono Etiang has passed on at IHK in Kampala, where he had been admitted since Monday, December 28 2020. The diplomat was being treated after developing symptoms similar to that of COVID-19. The …
Read More »In tough year, China makes decisive progress in ending absolute poverty
Beijing, China | Xinhua | A skilled baker with seven years of experience, Abudujilil Tuhtey can make 500 to 600 pieces of naan every day. It’s a staple food popular in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. With his outstanding skill, Tuhtey can earn more than 5,000 yuan (about 769 …
Read More »Pastor Ssenyonga hosts 1,000 for End of Year prayers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga of Christian Life Church in Makerere-Kavule on Thursday hosted thousands of Christians for the end of year prayers. The pastor organized two prayer sessions, from 9 am to 2;00pm and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. He said that 2020 will not …
Read More »NEW YEAR: Bars turn away revellers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bars and restaurants operating in Ntinda, Kamwokya and Kololo on Thursday turned away revellers who wanted usher in the new year. As early as 9:00 pm, streets that would normally experience an increase in traffic as revellers partied, welcoming the new year were deserted. …
Read More »Police restricts access to Namugongo Catholic Shrines
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police on Thursday night blocked Christians from accessing Namugongo Catholic shrines to usher in the New Year. Both young and adults were seen trying to convince Counter-Terrorism policemen to allow them at least enter for a few minutes blessings but their pleas …
Read More »Museveni talks tough in new year message
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has used his New Year speech to warn of criminals and crooks who intend to destabilize Uganda and next year’s elections, by getting involved in cheating. “I have information. People are planning to steal elections, including election officials bribed to …
Read More »XI JINPING: China’s reform and opening-up is a miracle
▶ FULL SPEECH ✅ GDP just over $15.38 trillion in 2020 ✅ 100th anniversary of CPC in 2021 ✅ 832 counties, 100 million rural residents out of poverty Beijing, China | THE INDEPENDENT, CGTN & PD CHINA | Chinese President Xi Jinping has today delivered his annual New Year Address …
Read More »Does Uganda have a viable long term aviation strategy?
The Airbus has arrived a little too early for an airline that has effectively been active for a few months COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Air transport is an economic enabler. It has the potential to boost the economy by facilitating trade, business and social connectivity. The aviation industry …
Read More »Police stop Bobi Wine campaign, taking him back to Magere
Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Police has halted planned campaign rallies by Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine in Kalangala, and taking him back to his home in Magere, Kampala. He advance team, have all been arrested. Police issued a statement soon after the National Unity Party said …
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