KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has commenced the process to institute a new Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines Company Ltd, following the expiry of the current board. The current and first substantive board was inaugurated on April 1, 2022, replacing the interim board that had been …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Health said Friday that an anthrax outbreak in the northeastern and western regions of the country has left three people dead and several others hospitalized. The ministry noted in a health situation update report that two deaths, one laboratory-confirmed case and another …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bold move to combat Uganda’s soaring road traffic accidents, Watu Uganda has launched “Watu Shule,” a specialized motorcycle riding school in Fort Portal City today (April 11). The initiative is designed to deliver high-quality, structured training to boda boda riders—who remain …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The NRM Candidate in the Kawempe North by-elections, Faridah Nambi Kigongo, has petitioned the High Court Civil Division to nullify the election victory of Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi on the grounds of bribery and campaigning on the day of elections. Nambi, through her lawyers led …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The cybersecurity war between legitimate content providers and the criminal gangs running illegal pirate streaming services is heating up. Technology now allows for pirate syndicates and users to be tracked, blocked and prosecuted. But the real war is to ensure that African storytellers have …

Kampala Geopolitics Conference highlights Africa’s role in AI governance and peacebuilding KAMPALA, UGANDA | Patricia Akankwatsa | The 8th edition of the Kampala Geopolitics Conference commenced on April 9, 2025, at Makerere University, emphasizing Africa’s perspectives in international debates. The event convened scholars, policymakers, diplomats, and students to deliberate on pressing …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Pesapal Uganda has entered into a strategic partnership with Housing Finance Bank (HFB) to accelerate Uganda’s transition toward a cashless economy. As announced today (April 10), the collaboration will see the integration of Pesapal’s suite of payment solutions—including point-of-sale (POS) terminals and e-commerce platforms—into …

GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Prof. George Openyjuru Ladaa, the Vice Chancellor of Gulu University, has advised students and employees to nurture a culture of lifelong learning if they are to remain relevant in the ever-changing job market. Speaking on Wednesday during the 2025 career expo organized by Gulu …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda has received over 1,000 litres of biolarvicide from the United Republic of Tanzania to support efforts in eradicating malaria and other vector-borne diseases in the country. The donation follows a sideline meeting between Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi and Uganda’s …

BERLIN, GERMANY | Xinhua | Bayern Munich remains in limbo following a disappointing 2-1 defeat in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against Inter Milan. With their dream of a “final at home” now in jeopardy ahead of next Wednesday’s second leg, the German giants are navigating …