Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Johnnie Walker, Scotch whisky, has unveiled a limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label design to mark the upcoming Diwali celebrations. The exclusive bottle is a collaboration with renowned Indian haute couture designer Rahul Mishra, known globally for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern elegance. Mishra, the first Indian designer to showcase …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 600 students from the College of Business and Management Sciences at Makerere University will, starting Thursday, showcase 300 different innovations with a spotlight on the coffee sector. The innovations have the potential to be scaled into companies and business enterprises, event organisers have said. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), in partnership with the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, has appointed Irene Nakasiita, President of the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU), as a Member of the Continental Advisory Committee (CAC) for the forthcoming World …
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Chicago, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community and head of one of the world’s most diverse transnational networks, marked his 54th birthday on Sunday by completing the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The Ismaili Imam finished the 26.2-mile (42.2 …
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OBITUARY | ANDREW S KAGGWA | He was ever jolly, talkative and cracking jokes, so you could hardly miss his presence at any gathering. This was Andrew Ivan Kirabira who succumbed to a blood clot on September 29th, 2025 and was laid to rest at his ancestral home at Buntaba, …
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Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING | Navigating Uganda’s diverse landscapes requires reliable car rental options for both tourists and business travelers. Car hire Uganda services have evolved significantly for 2025, offering better vehicles and streamlined processes for visitors. However, driving in this East African nation comes with unique challenges that demand …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of schoolchildren across Uganda are set to benefit from a new clean water initiative following the launch of the ‘Safe2Sip’ campaign, a partnership between Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that markets and distributes Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, and Spouts of Water, the manufacturers of Purifaaya ceramic water filters. The …
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FRANKFURT | Xinhua | A promotional event for the English edition of the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” was held here on Tuesday. The volume contains 91 of Xi’s works under 18 topics covering the period from May 27, 2022 to Dec. 20, 2024, including reports, …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA | Raila Amollo Odinga was one of Kenya’s most influential political figures and has been a central player in the country’s political landscape for over four decades. Known for his fiery rhetoric, unwavering opposition stance, and a career marked by both triumphs and controversies, …
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Kochi, India | THE INDEPENDENT & Xinhua | Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who has been undergoing treatment in Kochi, passed away early today due to a reported cardiac arrest. Odinga reportedly collapsed during a morning walk within the premises of the Ayurvedic facility and was rushed to Devamatha Hospital …
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