Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organisation (WHO) is intensifying emergency response efforts to control an outbreak of anthrax in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement released on Thursday, WHO reported that 16 suspected and one confirmed human cases of the disease have been recorded …
Read More »Exhibitors gear up for Baby and Kids Expo 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 70 exhibitors have attended a briefing session ahead of the much awaited 3rd Edition of the Baby and Kids Expo East Africa, scheduled to take place from May 9th to 11th, 2025. Kiara Events Limited hosted the Exhibitor Briefing on Wednesday ahead of the …
Read More »Brig Gen Ssemwanga: UPDF not leaving Somalia soon
Mogadishu, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent in Somalia will not be withdrawn soon because they still need to support the Somalia National Army (SNA) and the government to fight Al-Shabaab terrorists, according to Brig Gen Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga. Brig Ssemwanga, who was meeting …
Read More »Gen Katumba Wamala calls for increased focus on boda-boda insurance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has urged government departments to lead the way by insuring their assets, not only to reduce risk but to propel insurance penetration in Uganda. The minister, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, says his ministry has most of its assets …
Read More »MUHOOZI: We captured Eddie Mutwe like a grasshopper
CDF Gen Muhoozi confirms detaining Bobi Wine’s bodyguard Eddie Mutwe Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has confirmed that he is detaining Eddie Mutwe, a renowned personal bodyguard of National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine. Gen Muhoozi through his …
Read More »COMMENT: The liturgical symbols and rituals at the Pope’s funeral go beyond pageantry
COMMENT | Jane F Alowo | I must have missed this piece “The Empire In the Cathedral: Would Jesus recognize His Church?” during the mourning period for Pope Francis – May he continue to rest in peace. But, kindly allow me set the record straight where facts have been overstated or misunderstood. I …
Read More »Reduction of electricity tariffs slows energy inflation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent changes in electricity prices have had an immediate impact on the country’s energy sector inflation, as increased pressure is registered in other sectors. According to new figures from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Uganda’s headline inflation in April 2025 nudged up …
Read More »Cardinals recognize right to vote of all Cardinal electors in conclave
Vatican, Italy | VATICAN NEWS | The College of Cardinals has announced that all 133 Cardinal electors participating in the upcoming conclave have the right to vote for the new Pope. The Holy See Press Office released a declaration prepared by the Cardinals gathered in the General Congregation on Wednesday. The …
Read More »Trump administration’s 1st 100 days push Mideast further into ‘arena of destruction,’ says expert
BEIRUT | Xinhua | The Trump administration’s first 100 days in office have pushed the Middle East further into “an arena of deals and more destruction,” a Lebanese expert has said. The administration’s handling of Mideast affairs exposed a foreign policy approach driven by short-term interests, reckless bargaining and a …
Read More »Call 112 Film: What’s the impact of social media disinformation?
‘Call 112’ world premieres in Kampala Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | O Studios Entertainment has premiered a film, Call 112 by acclaimed director Usama Mukwaya at Acacia Mall. Call 112 exposes the threat that disinformation poses to stability. The highly anticipated film, brought together in a partnership between Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung …
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