Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan activists have appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn the Constitutional Court decision that upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Law. The Constitutional Court ruled in April 2024 that the law was primarily enacted to protect children and vulnerable individuals in society. However, the 22 activists on …

Equity Bank is transforming refugees into entrepreneurs through micro enterprises Nakivale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Working with 262 refugee agents, refugee groups have received agent loans worth UGX 311 million from Equity Bank Uganda. So far, 3,662 individual refugees have also taken out UGX 408.2 million in loans while deposits …

Uganda’s imports amount to about 60 KT, necessitating smaller vessels which increases freight costs. The logistics costs are likely to see pump prices in Kampala rise by 30% Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA | Kenya did not impose a bond premium on Uganda’s oil cargo that docked at the …

Somalia’s slow military rebuild after decades of civil war is finally yielding results as the country regains control over its security. The development is being watched keenly by both citizens and allies. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African Union-backed forces in Somalia are transferring more military bases to their …

  Ruto to form broad-based government to eliminate wastage, fight corruption and cut the national debt. Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | Embattled Kenyan President William Ruto has dissolved his cabinet with immediate effect, leaving out only Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi. “Upon reflection and …

  A new study highlights how Africa’s untapped aviation routes are capable of fueling major growth in both intercontinental and intra-continental flights. West African routes lead, with experts advocating for their exploration alongside visa-free travel to revolutionize air travel across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has queried the move by the Minister for Public Service, Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa to extend the operational mandate of Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). The functions of the UWEC are supposed to be …

Hoima, Ugana | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro Kitara Diocese has secured 100 out of sh400 million required to facilitate the consecration of the new Bishop Rev. Can Jacob Ateirweho. Rev Canon Jacob Ateirweho will be consecrated as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese on August 11, 2024 at St. Peter’s …

LOS ANGELES | Xinhua |  In the wake of President Joe Biden’s shaky performance during a recent presidential debate, a rift has emerged among Hollywood’s elite regarding his continued candidacy. While many of Biden’s celebrity backers continue their support, some previously fervent supporters, like Damon Lindelof and Barry Diller, have …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kabalagala have arrested two Eritrean nationals on allegations of murdering their colleague during a bar brawl. The deceased, Hannibal Tewelde, aged 30, an Eritrean national and refugee resident of Lukuli zone in Makindye Division, was killed in Kabalagala on Monday evening. Kampala …