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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NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | From Uganda to Egypt, and from Senegal to Nigeria, Chinese-operated industrial parks and zones are thriving across Africa, helping the continent better integrate into the global production chain and promote new African brands. Driven by the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China’s involvement in …
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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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Butebo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni on Thursday launched the first Bukedi development plan intended to alleviate household poverty. The plan was developed by a Think Tank composed of eminent persons in the seven districts of the Bukedi region including Budaka, Butaleja, Butebo, Busia, Kibuku, Pallisa, and Tororo. The …
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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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Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Last year’s MTN Busoga Masaza Cup top goal scorer, Ashiraf Amuke, demonstrated why he’s a strong contender for this year’s Golden Boot by scoring the fastest-ever goal in the tournament’s history. Amuke netted the winning goal within the 40th second, leading holders Busiki to a …
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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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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority has closed 51 drug shops and impounded medicines worth 35 million shillings from Greater Luwero. Early this week, NDA and Police embarked on a compliance enforcement operation targeting drug outlets in the districts of Nakaseke and Nakasongola. According to Dr Sam …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recently concluded 2024 MTN Uganda Suppliers’s Forum was a landmark event, celebrating the spirit of collaboration and innovation that fuels MTN Uganda’s success. Among the forum’s highlights was the presentation of the Supplier Innovation Award to Ericsson and GD Experts Ltd. The Supplier Innovation …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
