Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICT State Minister Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku has promised new government commitment to work with partners to prevent and eliminate the rabies disease in Uganda by 2030. “Government is committed to work with all stakeholders to fight rabies. Rabies is a deadly disease and it …

Polling station A Ssemakadde  _ 245 Atukunda- 127 Polling Station B Ssemakadde – 268 Atukunda – 126 Invalid – 5 Polling station C Atukunda – 102 Ssemakadde – 225 Invalid – 6 Polling station D Ssemakadde  _ 304 Atukunda- 129 Polling station E Ssemakadde -246 Atukunda-104 Polling station F Ssemakadde  _ 321 Atukunda- 123 Polling station …

Amid a broader slowdown in funding for African tech startups, some investors continue to place strong bets on the continent’s innovation potential. Defying the overall trend, these top 10 investors have remained steadfast in supporting African tech in 2024, fueling growth and driving transformation across various sectors. SPECIAL REPORT | …

    Fear not death, this fleeting guest Death is but a porter sent, With no power of its own, A servant on assignment bent, Where the Almighty’s will is shown. It waits for none, yet tarries still, Bound by the Master’s holy will. It bears no strength to act …

Eulogy for Onapito Ekomoloit (Ona) From Asalatap’s plains, where dawn breaks bright, You rose with wisdom, a guiding light. St Peter’s halls still sing your name, In every corner, you staked your claim. Through Makerere’s gates, with knowledge keen, You walked with purpose, a vision seen. With pen and voice, …

Will Ssemakade, then, take a page from Bobi Wine’s book and reshape his image? Only time will tell COMMENT | ALI SSEKATAWA |  In 2016, I led a group of young lawyers in a movement we called the “Nakivubo Declaration.” It was a direct encounter to what we termed the “Kampala …

TRIBUTE | HARRY SAGARA | Oh, Ona… where do I even begin? The world of journalism has lost a true giant, and as I sit here reflecting on your legacy, I can’t help but chuckle through my tears. Ona was more than just a colleague; he was a mentor, a …

A responsible approach to gambling is highly promoted across all continents, including Africa. Uganda is a relatively young market that is just beginning to boom, so appropriate actions to control the sector are necessary. The iGaming industry is legal and regulated in the country, but it still lacks user awareness …

The global digital revolution couldn’t get around Africa, and Uganda is one of the best-developed countries on the continent. The rise in online betting has made this risky entertainment more accessible than ever, so locals are increasingly excited. According to reports, 57% of Ugandan residents make sports predictions regularly. Unfortunately, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This October, BNI Uganda is gearing up to launch one of its newest and most dynamic chapters: BNI Legacy. As part of the world’s leading business networking and referral organisation, BNI Legacy consists of resilient and ambitious business owners who came together earlier this …