New communication technology-enabled activist journalism needs empirical frameworks of accountability COMMENT | JOSEPH WERE | The recent public flaying of Agather Atuhaire, Godwin Toko and Jimmy Spire Ssentongo should be a top discussion issue for anyone involved in news media. It is discouraging that most discussion so far has centred on …
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Africa CDC’s vaccine hopes rise on Bavarian Nordic pledge ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | “The African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is in talks with Bavarian Nordic to facilitate technology transfer for African manufacturers,” said Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director General of the Africa CDC, who addressed the …
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The electricity distributor recorded 1.61% decline in profit after tax to Shs 12.99 billion for H1, 2024 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s electricity distributor, Umeme Limited, has reported a slight decline in profit after tax for the first half of 2024, with earnings down by 1.61% to Shs 12.99 …
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INTERVIEW | JULIUS BUSINGE & DAVID BASIL | David Basil is a Ghanaian-based entrepreneur running a premium flooring company called Modern Floors. He spoke to Julius Businge during his recent visit to Kampala during the Uganda Buildcon International Exhibition. Who is Basil David Anthony, and what does Modern Floors do? …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the first time since 2013, KQ has reported a profit before tax. This achievement marks a major turnaround for the airline, in line with the strategic recovery plan launched in 2021, executives said on Aug.19 in a notice. In the six months to 30 …
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With Harris, Democrats try a new tack to take him down ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A goal of every presidential campaign is to get voters to size up the opponent and, repulsed, decide, “No way.” President Joe Biden’s approach was to persuade the electorate that Donald Trump is a national menace. …
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ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export Import Bank, has recorded a significant 24.5% increase in net interest income for the first half of 2024, reaching $826.2 million driven by increase in loans and advances. The Bank also recorded a surge in fees and commission income that increased …
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A studious academic blighted by his legal opinions OBITUARY | IAN KATUSIIME |Former Attorney General Prof. Khiddu Makubuya has been described as a humble and hardworking academic but many also noted his service to the NRM government where he infamously gave a legal opinion arguing that Dr. Kizza Besigye could …
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Rockefeller funded research exposes climate related gaps in Uganda’s health future Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | As climate change intensifies, Uganda is experiencing severe health consequences, including floods, droughts, and temperature fluctuations. These environmental changes contribute to waterborne diseases, vector-borne illnesses, malnutrition, and mental health problems. As the Intergovernmental Panel …
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Uganda’s blunt social philosopher rests, leaving no friend not honoured and no enemy not punished OBITUARY | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | Rarely in the course of time and the spread of geography has humanity experienced the presence of a man like Joseph Tamale Mirundi. He was an oddity – a misfit. …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
