Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chinese Ambassador to Zhang Lizhong has said his country is to fund to the tune of US$ 5 million (Shillings 18.5 billion) the expansion and renovation of China-Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru. Speaking to senior editors from different media organizations at the Chinese Embassy …

    Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Saturday, running enthusiasts and adventure seekers from around the world gathered in Kasese District for the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon. This event, which attracted participants from over 20 countries, has grown in prominence, with three of its courses receiving certification …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The excitement was palpable as lottery winners visited ITHUBA Uganda’s regional offices in Gulu and Mbale to validate and claim their Uganda LOTTO winnings at the weekend. “I was introduced to the lotto by a friend who had previously won. I never gave up hope, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite a presidential directive to charge manufacturers $5 per unit of electricity consumed, industrialists are advised to remain patient, as the subsidy is still hindered by technical challenges years after the directive was issued. The directive, which is intended to reduce operational costs for …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is looking for land to expand the runway at Kisoro Aerodrome to enhance its capacity to handle larger aircraft. The runway is just 1.2 kilometers long and can only handle small planes like 7-seaters, yet UCCA says, there is …

‘Govt has no money to pay Medical Interns’ Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has stated that his government doesn’t have enough money to pay medical interns.  The President proposed that to make the work easier, the person who has been sponsoring the medical student during the medical …

COMMENT | Samson Tinka |  Leaders make or break society. Leadership is defined as the ability of an individual or a group of people to influence and guide followers or members of an organization, society or team. There is an argument that none of the scholars has so far settled, and …

  BRUSSELS | Xinhua | Several major airlines in European countries announced the suspension of flights to and from Israel and Lebanon Sunday following escalating hostilities between the two Mideast countries. According to French news channel BFMTV, Air France has decided to suspend its flights to Israel’s Tel Aviv and …

Vatican | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker of Parliment Anita Among last week had a private audience with Pope Francis in the Vatican, where she introduced to the world her twins. The Bukedea Woman MP met Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Vatican, who led her to the Pope …

The government is pushing for cleaner fuel options. But costs and traditions stand in the way of change. KAMPALA, UGANDA  | Edna Namara  Global Press Journal Uganda |  Gertrude Arineitwe spreads out her green polythene bag at the charcoal shelter. The charcoal seller, a woman from whom Arineitwe has bought charcoal for the past …