The response to the current mpox outbreak in Central Africa suggests that we have not learned the lessons of COVID-19 COMMENT | NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA | It feels like a movie we have already seen. A new viral strain is killing people in some of the world’s poorest countries, and although vaccines against …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prizes worth Shs254 million have so far been received by customers who have participated in the Laga Swagga promotion which seeks to reward customers upon purchase of Uganda Waragi, V&A, Bond 7, and Gilbeys. The promotion has also attracted over 360,000 customers within just seven …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Sept.23, dfcu Bank rolled out its GROW initiative to traders in Owino, downtown Kampala, marking a significant step forward in empowering Uganda’s women entrepreneurs. Owino, a bustling hub for commerce in Kampala, is home to thousands of traders, many of whom are women striving …

Cities are increasingly vulnerable to the devastating health impacts of climate change ANALYSIS | DR. NAVEEN RAO | As climate change intensifies, cities remain dangerously unprepared for its health impacts. From New York City to Nairobi, Berlin to Bangalore, climate change is unmistakably affecting our health. Extreme weather events and rising …

ANALYSIS | KWASI BOAHENE | As African countries struggle with overburdened healthcare systems, limited resources, and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, digital health innovations are essential. However, relying on donor funding alone is not enough to support these developments. So says Kwasi Boahene, director of health systems …

This innovative solution aims to address the growing demand for accessible credit, particularly for underserved and unbanked communities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda and MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo) have launched Xtracash, a digital micro-lending solution to extend short-term facilities to MTN mobile money subscribers. This …

The program, supported by KFW, spans the entire agricultural value chain, from input providers to farmers and traders Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | East Africa’s regional development finance institution, East African Development Bank, has unveiled a Shs 68 billion (USD 15.8 million) fund to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) …

Escalation between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fuels fears that the conflict will expand beyond many borders ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Clashes in the last year between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon have largely been confined to a tit-for-tat border conflict — until now. In …

Health experts say their ability to combat infections and save lives are being undermined by superbugs ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on world leaders to increase investment in global public health to effectively address critical emerging challenges such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The UNGA79 …

Grassroots elections, which are held to pick local leaders for the party across the country, is also said to be a political headache for UDA. ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Kenya’s ruling UDA is at crossroads amid internal fight for control and influence. Ruto warns the infighting threatens the party’s future. In …