GENEVA  | Xinhua | Over 100 countries voiced their support for China’s position and opposed the politicization of human rights at the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Tuesday. In response to criticism of China’s human rights record from the United States and a small …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated 5,000 mpox sample collection kits to Uganda to curb the spread of the disease. In a statement issued here Tuesday, WHO said the set of test kits will support Uganda’s Ministry of Health in accurate and timely diagnostic …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The 10,000m Olympic gold medalist Joshua Cheptegei will take part in the 2024 Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. Uganda’s star runner Cheptegei retired from the track events after his win at the Paris Olympics and made it clear he will now shift to marathon. “Cheptegei will …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has condemned the reported mandatory HIV/AIDS testing of workers at the Hoima Stadium, which is under construction in preparation for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Chairperson of the House Committee on Health, Dr Joseph Ruyonga, told Parliament that the workers at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati has opened its new showroom in Iganga, Eastern Uganda in a bid to bring quality building solutions to the region which is known to be the route for infiltration of substandard products and counterfeits, including building materials. According to a report by the Economic …

Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Karuma Hydropower Station is finally due for commissioning almost 12 years since construction began. With a generation capacity of 600 megawatts, it is the largest electricity plant in the country, capable of producing 4,373 Gigawatt Hours per year. The project which was initially expected to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lord Mayor of Kampala, Erias Lukwago, has summoned Kampala Capital City leaders following the sacking of the KCCA Executive Director Dorothy and her Deputy David Luyimbaazi. On Tuesday, President Museveni Kisaka, Luyimbaazi, and Director of Public Health Dr Daniel Okello over the Kiteezi landfill …

LUSAKA, Zambia | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines, the country’s national carrier, launched its direct flights to Zambia on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries. The airline will operate four weekly direct flights between Entebbe, Uganda, and Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. Zambian Acting Minister of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has voiced his disappointment with President Museveni, arguing that the sacking of top Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials is insufficient to bring justice to the families affected by the Kiteezi disaster. Lukwago insists that the president owes a genuine …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | It is looking increasingly likely that Manchester City will be without Spain international midfielder Rodri for the rest of the season after he suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at home to Arsenal. Although Rodri will have further tests on his right knee, …