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INTERVIEW | THE INDEPENDENT | The award-winning musician and actress – Lydia Jasmine – will be one of the performers at the upcoming Roast and Rhyme “Cheers to the Holidays” edition that is happening at Jahazi Pier on Sunday 26th November, brought to you by Bell Lager and Swangz Avenue. We …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Museveni has hit out hard against the United States and the United Kingdom embassies for issuing advisories to their citizens not to travel to Uganda over terrorism concerns. In a statement, about the just concluded Nyege Nyege festival in Jinja districts, Museveni …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Kiira region confirmed  the detention of 35 suspects arrested for their involvement in various criminal behavior during the Nyege-Nyege festival held from November 9th to 12th, 2023. The suspects have been screened and are currently held at Jinja City’s Nalufenya police …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Those who attended the 2023 edition of Nyege Nyege enjoyed a feast of experiences, but the Uganda Waragi village by the festival’s title sponsors was the high point. The village featured three massive seating areas that faced a stage, and each of these areas …

The sector faces several challenges, including limited access to financing and copyright infringement due to weak copyright laws, enforcement mechanisms and a lack of awareness Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, is working on the establishment of a US$1-billion African Film Fund to be launched in 2024 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan government plans to seek funding from the World Bank to train and equip its artistes with technical skills to meet international standards, the Minister of State for Gender and Culture Affairs, Peace Mutuuzo revealed. Peace Mutuuzo said the government has concluded plans to …

The inaugural Africa No Filter Summit, held in Nairobi, was a captivating rendezvous for the continent’s creatives. Over three days, this remarkable event showcased the ingenious strategies employed by Africans, especially youths, to counter stereotypes and reshape an empowered narrative for the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nairobi’s …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Geoffrey Katsigazi has reassured the general public of maximum security despite recent terror alerts issued by the United Kingdom and the United States governments. Early this week the UK and US issued travel advisories cautioning their nationals against …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Minister for East African Community Affairs  Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga is slated to officially open the eighth edition of the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival on Thursday 9th November 2023 in Jinja. The festival that runs up …

  COMMENT | DOREEN MIREMBE | Uganda’s film industry is experiencing a resurgence, marking a significant departure from years of watching neighboring countries’ industries thrive. Over the past five years, there has been a noticeable surge in the consumption and appreciation of locally produced TV shows and films. This new-found …