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Inside the cross-border network exposing the environmental crisis facing Africa’s longest river
In 2017, inside a modest media nonprofit office in Kampala, Uganda, a collaboration between Ugandan journalist Fredrick Mugira and American journalist Annika McGinnis gave rise to InfoNile, one of Africa’s most ambitious environmental journalism...

CID Launches manhunt for Don Chris over massive job scam
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has launched a manhunt for Asiimwe Christian, also known as Don Chris, owner of Skypins Tours and Travel Company, who is on the run after allegedly defrauding more...
Global Citizen takes its fight against poverty to the world’s growing cities
DETROIT (AP) — Global Citizen is turning to cities as it looks to break through what it sees as widespread political gridlock hindering large-scale action on its goal of ending extreme poverty worldwide. The nonprofit advocacy group has rallied...

Soroti schools urged to prioritize co-curricular activities
Stephen Omoding the Assistant Resident City Commissioner for Soroti adorned on military ware during scouts pass out. PHOTO URN SOROTI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Head teachers in Soroti have been urged to prioritize co-curricular activities to...

Tanzania: Yes, Enhancing Marine Safety, an Important Measure
Tanzania — ON Monday, President Samia reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing emergency response systems and rescue infrastructure on the country’s waterways to safeguard citizens during travel and fisheries activities. The Head of...

Absa Business Club relaunched with strategic partners to drive trade, innovation and SME resilience
Absa team with partners in a group photograph after the launch of Absa Business Club Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda today officially relaunched its flagship Absa Business Club, an enhanced platform designed to accelerate the...

9 responsible animal encounters you can have with Intrepid
This one’s for the animal lovers. Here’s a round-up of epic wildlife encounters you can feel good about. Responsible animal encounters keep it kind and conscious. That means ditching the elephant rides and passing up on sketchy tiger selfies in...

Why It's Illegal To Sing While Wearing A Swimsuit In Florida
Let's be honest, there are plenty of bizarre rules around the world that sound like they're pranks, but they're actually real. While some have a genuine touristic reason behind them, many are left over from years gone by. These archaic laws are...

Yapita Health Expands Medical Mission with Free Expert-Led Camps Across 18 African Regions
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 10: Continuing its mission to make quality healthcare accessible to underserved populations, Yapita Health, India's leading medical tourism company, has announced the expansion of its free medical camp initiative...

Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is hereby transmitting the report of the fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee (Committee) regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024, held on...

Vance on Mamdani: 'Who the Hell Does He Think He Is?'
Vice President JD Vance roasted New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for trashing the United States on Independence Day, asking, “Who the hell does he think that he is?” Mamdani, the Ugandan-born Democrat nominee to lead the nation’s...

The New York Times Had To Work With A Eugenicist So They Didn’t Get Scooped By A Bigot
On Thursday night, right before a long summer holiday weekend, the New York Times published a triple-bylined bombshell: 16 years ago, in an application form for a college that ultimately did not accept him, New York City Democratic nominee Zohran...

Muhoozi Kainerugaba is shaking up Mbuya hill
CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba The chief of Defence Forces (CDF) is sifting the wheat from the chaff. In recent weeks, the media has been awash with news reports of the CDF cracking down on entrenched, systemic corruption at Mbuya hill, the Uganda...

NUP launches campaign to raise sh9 billion for 2026 elections
Rubongoya Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at raising Shs9 billion to support its activities ahead of the 2026 general elections. Announcing the initiative on Monday at...

Trump’s peace deal hinges on minerals, militias – and megawatts
11 Jul 2025 PREVIEW Speaking at the White House on 27 June, during the signing of a new peace agreement by the Rwandan and Congolese foreign ministers, President Donald Trump declared that no previous United States president had attempted to...

Rwanda invests USD500 million more in Bugesera Airport as it promotes an African sporting nirvana
Rwanda's new Bugesera International Airport is a teenager already - and it hasn't even been built yet. The government has been forced into a further USD500 million cash injection in it for this fiscal year, supported by a Development Bank loan,...

The hidden cost of oil: Families fractured by a pipeline project
In the lush green hills of western Uganda, 88-year-old Ukura Midar sits on the front stoop of his new brick house, his frail frame nearly as thin as the walking stick he clutches. His eyes, clouded with age and sorrow, gaze into the distance...

NMG, KPMG and Equity Bank set for Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey launch
Equity Bank Managing Director Mr Gift Shoko Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank’s role in supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda will come into focus when the 2025 Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey is officially...
Yes, enhancing marine safety, an important measure
TANZANIA: ON Monday, President Samia reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing emergency response systems and rescue infrastructure on the country’s waterways to safeguard citizens during travel and fisheries activities. The Head of...

Govt now distances self from Shs 11bn Ndere Cultural Centre bail out
The ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has denied claims that it committed to bailing out the Ndere Cultural Centre from its growing debt burden, which now threatens the existence of one of Uganda’s most iconic cultural...