Rising oil prices, disrupted air travel, and a shift in Sudan’s conflict COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | The US–Israeli war against Iran may be unfolding thousands of kilometres away, but its consequences are already being felt far beyond the Middle East. For East Africa’s fast-growing economies—Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania—the …
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The controversy and promise of Uganda’s new health pact with the United States Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On Dec. 10, 2025, Uganda entered into one of the most consequential health partnerships in its recent history. At the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Kampala, senior officials from Uganda and the …
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Race Results 🏃♂️ 🥇 Jacob Kiplimo 🇺🇬 57:20 (WR) 🥈 Nicholas Kipkorir 🇰🇪 58:08 (PB) 🥉 Gilbert Kiprotich 🇰🇪 58:59 🏃♀️ 🥇 Tsigie Gebreselama 🇪🇹 1:04:48 🥈 Janeth Chepngetich 🇰🇪 1:06:50 🥉 Regina Wambui 🇰🇪 1:07:10 (PB) Lisbon, Portugal | THE INDEPENDENT | Three-time world cross-country champion Jacob Kiplimo returned …
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Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Outgoing Chairperson of the East African Community, President William Ruto, has handed over leadership of the regional bloc to Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni after outlining key milestones and reforms achieved during his tenure. Speaking during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State, …
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Analysts say Museveni-Dagalo meeting has created ‘political normalisation of RSF’ Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda’s mediation role on Sudan, which has been locked in a civil war for almost three years, has caused consternation among those watching the conflict and hoping for a peaceful resolution. Last November, President …
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Participation is secured, but profitability and prudence remain under scrutiny Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | For more than 50 years, Uganda depended on its eastern neighbour, Kenya, to transport the fuel that powers its economy, but had little influence over the infrastructure and pricing decisions shaping that supply. That dynamic …
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How the current conflict in the Middle East is reordering the world and may risk a dangerous escalation THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | The joint USA-Israel attack on Iran has set the Middle East on fire and risks a global conflict of unimaginable proportions. It is …
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Despite laws in place, predictable emergencies are still being exploited, revealing gaps in planning and accountability Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | In Uganda, disasters ranging from seasonal floods, landslides, to public health emergencies—rarely spare ordinary citizens. Families displaced by floods can spend weeks in makeshift shelters, while overstretched health facilities …
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“Mr. Trump’s approach to Iran is reckless. His goals are ill-defined,” The New York Times commented in an editorial opinion. WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said early Saturday morning that U.S. forces have launched a large-scale military campaign against Iran, raising questions about whether the White House …
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Kampala, Uganda | MELINA RAQUEL PLATAS | This was an odd election. On the one hand, the opposition seemed both weaker and more straight-jacketed than any election in decades. On the other hand, the brute force of the state suggested sincere concern about an electoral upset. No one seemed able …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
