Father-Son solidarity as most African leaders stay away Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | President Yoweri Museveni and son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, were part of a handful of African leaders at the Russia Africa summit in St. Petersburg held July 27-28 which most African leaders skipped. Only 16 African leaders …
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Museveni’s trip to Russia involved tough choices COVER STORY | JOSEPH WERE | The second Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg’s Expo Forum from July 27-28 was expected to be the next big event in the scramble between Russia and America for the attention, resources, and international alignment of Africa. Past summits …
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But first they must be empowered says BRAC Africa boss, Rudo Kayombo Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lack of resources has a devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities. According to the World Bank, about 460 million people in Africa live below the extreme poverty line, which is defined as …
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Experts say, it’s not just schooling that counts Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | How do you gauge whether someone is educated or not? In many parts of the world, the answer relates to the level of formal qualifications they achieve when they are young do they have a university degree? …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Development Plan III (NDP III) has failed to hit the required target, halfway since it was launched, a report has revealed. NDP III is the third in a series of six development plans whose primary goal is “to increase average household incomes …
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The Financial Intelligence Authority explains why new EU rules are biting Kampala, Uganda | RONALDMUSOKE | Uganda’s Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has come out to allay the fears of some Ugandans who in recent weeks have shared their frustration via social media about their struggle to exchange money while on their …
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OBITUARY | THE INDEPENDENT | Hajj Hussien Kyanjo, the former Makindye West Member of Parliament passed away from Kibuli Hospital where he was being treated for an illness he has battled against for a long time. The passing of the businessman turned legislator has shocked many and continues to feature across …
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Why money will keep rocking Besigye’s party COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | One of Uganda’s main opposition parties, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), is in disarray as an ongoing fight for its leadership has degenerated into allegations of bribery and illicit money. Accusations of dubious procurements, ferrying of …
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When local hopes are dashed by global realities Kampala, Uganda | AIDEN BARLOW | Rising international commodity prices can shape or reshape the fortunes of places. When large mining and oil and gas prospectors suddenly show an interest, a remote area can become a resource frontier a place that’s far from …
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Every rain season brings agony to residents of low income areas built in designated flood plains Kampala, Uganda | EVELYN AINEMBABAZI | Kampala City, Uganda’s capital district on the edge of Lake Victoria, is a place of high hills, low vales, and rain storms that result in regular floods. To …
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