Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Ramathan Ggoobi, officially launched Masheda Foods’ new catfish processing factory, hailing it as a prime example of the country’s ambitious strategy to transform its economy. During the launch event, Ggoobi celebrated the …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For decades,  apiarists in Acholi have harvested honey and beeswax, selling them in community markets, cooperatives and processors. Yet one of the most valuable by-products of beekeeping, bee venom, remains largely untapped. Bee venom is the poison that makes bees’ stings painful. Bee venom is …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Banking has become more accessible for residents of Nansana, Masaka, and Soroti, as Housing Finance Bank officially opens three new branches, expanding its presence and reaffirming its commitment to communities across Uganda. For many people, convenient access to financial services can transform daily life—reducing …

GOMA, DRC | Xinhua | The rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) confirmed Friday that it has dispatched a delegation to Doha, Qatar’s capital, for talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Speaking at a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its exclusive loyalty program ‘MTN Prestige’ has partnered with Turkish Airlines to launch a new campaign, “Fly Prestige with Turkish Airlines.” The year-long promotion will reward MTN Prestige customers with the opportunity to win free round-trip air tickets to international destinations …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan and South Sudanese armies have agreed to step up cooperation to address recurring border skirmishes, some of which have turned deadly, the Ugandan military said. Uganda’s top military chiefs met with a visiting South Sudanese delegation in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, to discuss security …

THE HAGUE, Netherlands | Xinhua | The presidency of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), which oversees the International Criminal Court (ICC), on Thursday voiced “deep concern” and rejected new U.S. sanctions imposed on ICC judges and deputy prosecutors. The sanctions, announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda head coach Morley Byekwaso has expressed delight at meeting defending champion Senegal in the quarterfinals of the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN). Uganda ended its long-standing CHAN drought on Monday by qualifying for the quarterfinals for the first time after six previous attempts. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited has launched ‘Crown Your Home with Orientile’, a product awareness campaign spotlighting Orientile, the widest steel roof sheet on the market and a key innovation in Uganda Baati’s building solutions portfolio. With a distinctive design and industry leading width, Orientile offers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Java House, East Africa’s leading coffee-led restaurant brand, has marked a major milestone with the opening of its 100th store in Rubaga, Kampala. This achievement underscores Java House’s journey from a single coffee shop in Nairobi in 1999 to becoming a household name across …