THERE are prospects in many places across the continent of Africa. It provides a unique environment for revolutionary growth due in part, to its young and capable population, its resources, and emerging markets. For this to be realized fully, though, there are key questions that need to be answered on …

Umukuuka III was one of a few African political and cultural leaders invited to President Trump’s week-long inauguration festivities  Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Uwelukoosi Jude Mike Mudoma, the Umukuuka III of the Bamasaaba/Bagisu, has secured a partnership with a United States business firm interested in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and …

  Through negotiating with organic and synthetic material the artist constructs powerful conversations on the tension between our spiritual and cultural identity, and the modern world we live in  ARTS | By Dominic Muwanguzi | Juuko Hoods’ new body of work is captivating and will leave many viewers who will visit …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) has launched the “Building Socio-ecological Resilience of Communities to Address Flash Flooding in the Rwenzori Mountains (B-SaFFeR).” Funded by the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR UOS), the B-SaFFer project is a 5-year (2024-29) collaborative consortium between Mountains of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) Isaac Ssemakadde, has petitioned the High Court seeking to set aside the summons issued against him by Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi on charges of insulting the modesty of a woman. The summons were …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A statement by the Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi that  Dr. Kiiza Besigye’s life is in danger, has raised concern in parliament. “I wanted to be on record that we will pray. God forbid because I have listened to the Leader of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has unanimously approved an addendum allowing the government to borrow at least US $600 million (approximately Shs 2.208 trillion) to finance the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program. The approval came after a motion was moved by Henry Musasizi, the State Minister …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed the Committee on Human Rights to visit Dr Kizza Besigye, who is currently held at Luzira Maximum Security Prison. Dr. Besigye faces charges of allegedly soliciting military support abroad to destabilize Uganda’s national security. The …

New Internet Society Data Reveals progress ahead of Key Conference. Zambia secured an impressive 6-point increase, followed closely by Kenya with a 5-point rise.  ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia | PRNewswire | As leaders in technology and policy prepare to convene this week in Addis Ababa for the Internet Society’s 2025 Internet Development Conference, new …

COMMENT | JORDAN DDUNGU | In a bold and vigorous statement, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, has called upon Ugandans to unite against the corruption plaguing the nation’s Parliament. His call for a protest next month is not just a political statement; it is a plea for justice …