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  For Evelyne Masika in Kasese, carbon payments have become livestock, school fees and a plan that runs to 2030.   Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On her half-hectare farm in Kogere Village, Rukoki Sub-county, Kasese District, Evelyne Masika has transformed how she uses her land. Until 2021, the …

  The greatest generals I know of are those who resolve problems without shooting a bullet.   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The full text of Minister Gen. Kahinda Otafiire’s remarks on unity in Uganda’s Parliament on Wednesday. ***** Mr Speaker, sir, I want to take two or three …

  Spy Camera Hidden in Power Bank Used to Record Besigye, Court Told. The witness further testified that Wakayima allegedly proposed detonating a hand grenade at Café Javas along Acacia Avenue in Kampala because government officials were said to frequent the premises.   Kampala, Uganda | URN | A covert camera …

  Cross Examination of Orthopedic Surgeon Abruptly Ends on a Contentious Note; Matter Resumes in September.   SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** The prosecution met a witness who refused to answer to …

  MWANGI: The regional diversification of our banking business continues to strengthen, with more than 50% of the Group’s balance sheet and profit contribution now originating from markets outside our core market of Kenya.   Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Shareholders of Equity Group Holdings Plc have approved …

  Mulago’s Dr Byanyima hails C-Care Uganda for sharing health care knowledge   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda marked its 30th year in the country on Friday with a symposium, where key speakers called for the building of super-specialised health services to bring a halt to the costly …

Humanoid robot “Flash” of Qitiandasheng Team in the autonomous category runs during the Beijing E-Town half-marathon and humanoid robots half-marathon in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area in southeast Beijing, China, April 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Yuan)   BEIJING | Xinhua | On a crisp Sunday morning, the starting gun rang out …

BEIJING | Xinhua |  China will step up efforts to empower traditional industries with artificial intelligence (AI) across all sectors and assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their digital transformation, an expert said. Zhang Xiaoyan, deputy director of the China Center for Information Industry Development, made the remarks during …

  Lira, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Cultural and religious leaders last week gathered at Canon Lawrence Boroboro in Lira to support a major transition to coffee farming in the Lango sub-region. Hans de Heer from Plutus Coffee Group Ltd guided participants in the discussion. De Heer pointed out that northern Uganda, especially …

BEIJING | Xinhua |  The China-Africa friendship has withstood the test of changing international circumstances, demonstrating strong vitality, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday. For many years, China’s foreign minister has honored a diplomatic tradition by kicking off the year with a visit to Africa. “This consistency reflects …