Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has dismissed an election petition filed by Samson Lokeris, the former Dodoth East Constituency Member of Parliament against his rival and winner Emmanuel Komol. The appeal was dismissed Tuesday by a panel of three Court of Appeal Justices—Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Oscar Kihika, …

Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Diabetes is taking a toll on Africa’s population due to rapid urbanization, sedentary lifestyle, poor dietary habits, and alcoholism, said a senior World Health Organization (WHO) Tuesday during World Diabetes Day. Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO regional director for Africa, said the continent has 24 million …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moroto has registered a 300 percent increase in the number of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) candidates at the only school in the district offering exams at this level,  Moroto High School. The other three secondary schools –  Nadiket Seminary, Apostle of Jesus, …

Hoima, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANGWATSA | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is making remarkable progress, with construction activities advancing steadily and a steadfast commitment to minimizing its social, economic, and environmental impact. The crude oil project traverses 171 villages across 10 districts of Kabaale, Hoima, Kikuube, Kakumiro, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has defended the registration of a branch in neighboring Kenya. A statement by the Company on Monday explained that it had to comply with regulations regarding the importation of petroleum products. “A certificate of incorporation issued in a country …

Gaza, Palestine | Xinhua | Hamas on Tuesday denied using hospitals in the Gaza Strip for military purposes, dismissing such Israeli accusations as “lies,” according to the media office of the Gaza-ruling Palestinian faction. What the Israeli army presented regarding the Al-Rantisi Children’s Hospital in Gaza City were “videos made …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has joined other government agencies in a new initiative to fight cross-border crime, amidst increasing cases of smuggling. Over the last week, the agency’s border and enforcement personnel have netted various items from suspected smugglers through the eastern, western, and …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 5,122 consumers who attended the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege in Jinja City over the weekend completed Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL)’s ‘Wrong Side of the Road’ survey – a positive drinking questionnaire which is designed to help people better understand the consequences …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moses Kamabare, who has served as the General Manager of National Medical Stores (NMS) since 2008, has received the Minister’s Special Award at this year’s Heroes in Health Awards (HIHA) held at Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo on Nov. 10. Kamabare, who oversaw the transformation of …

The removal of legal challenges leaves the continent’s most valuable fintech startup free to pursue growth in East Africa’s top digital money market – – and take on regional giant, M-Pesa. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Fintech giant, Flutterwave has overcome legal challenges that threatened to cripple an ambitious …