The exact number remains unclear, as Nairobi maintains that none of them travelled through official channels   Nairobi, Kenya | AGENCIES | Kenya says it will talk to Russia over growing reports that its citizens are being recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine. Speaking to the …

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  CNOOC Uganda Limited has officially launched a 10 day digital skills training program jointly aimed at introducing the Buhuka community primary students to computers and digital technology at a young age. This aims to equip learners and community members with the skills needed to …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two years ago, Jessica Muteteri’s salon business was on life support. Rent arrears loomed, utility bills piled up like stormy clouds and staff wages tightened around her enterprise “like a chokehold”, she recalls. The glow of entrepreneurship had dimmed into a daily struggle …

  Technology Driving a New Era at the Uganda Police Force Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over the past few years, reforms anchored in innovation have begun to yield measurable improvements for Uganda Police in traffic management, crime detection, service delivery and institutional efficiency. The Uganda Police Force is steadily …

  Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Valentine’s night at the Entebbe Golf Club transformed into an unforgettable fusion of sport and spectacle as the Stanbic Matchplay Challenge kicked off with high-octane action on the greens and an even higher tempo at the 19th hole. The highlight of the night was …

    SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life in prison on charges of insurrection stemming from his declaration of emergency martial law, live footage showed Thursday. The Seoul Central District Court delivered its ruling, which was broadcast live to the public, saying …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Johnnie Walker Blue Label has unveiled its 2026 Lunar New Year Limited Edition Bottle in Uganda, marking the start of the Chinese New Year celebrations with a luxury release that blends cultural storytelling, high-end design, and whisky craftsmanship. The 2026 edition, themed around the Year …

AFRICA is one of the fastest-growing betting markets in the world. A young, mobile-first audience has made betting part of everyday digital life. With this rapid expansion comes responsibility. Player protection has become a central topic for the global betting industry. Operators are rethinking how to balance growth, safety, and …

LONDON | Xinhua |  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Britain’s ex-prince and King Charles III’s younger brother, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Thursday, British media outlets reported. In a statement published by Thames Valley Police, officers said they had arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on …

The country, which is made up of more than 700 islands and cays, relies heavily on tourism and inter-island commerce Bridgetown, Barbados | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has approved a $100million financing facility to support the rehabilitation and construction of more than 200 miles of …