Africa Launches First AI Data Center in Uganda to Drive Digital Sovereignty and Innovation

Africa has inaugurated its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) data center, a landmark project that aims to repatriate African data from foreign servers, strengthen data sovereignty, and position the continent as a global hub for digital...

UAP Old Mutual Rebrands to Old Mutual, Marking a New Era of Financial Wellness in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move that signals a new chapter in Uganda’s financial services landscape, UAP Old Mutual has officially rebranded to Old Mutual, aligning with a Group-wide transition that unifies all its operations across...

Govt Urged to Prioritize Infrastructure as Uganda Marks 63 Years of Independence

By Amos Tayebwa Mbarara As Uganda celebrates 63 years of independence, Rushenyi County Member of Parliament, Hon. Naome Kabasharira, has called on the government to intensify efforts in infrastructure development to address key service delivery...

Dhaka air `unhealthy for sensitive groups’ Tuesday morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 10th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 105 at 9:02am on Tuesday morning. Dhaka’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ referring to...

Anti-LGBTIQ violence in Uganda continues to worsen, report says

Ugandan LGBTIQ rights group says its caseload nearly doubled last month Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum legal aid clinic in the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement in Uganda in 2020. A new report by the Human Rights Awareness and Promotion...

IT IS OFFICIAL: FLI and KAS launch Uganda’s first compendium of public interest litigation decisions

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Uganda and South Sudan, has launched Uganda’s first-ever Compendium of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Case...

The Perils of Prolonging Power: Why Ghana Must Uphold Its Four-Year Presidential Tenure

Ghana’s political landscape, often celebrated as a beacon of stability in West Africa, is now embroiled in a contentious debate: should the presidency’s four-year term be extended to allow for longer mandates? Proponents argue that extended terms...

Zohran Mamdani's Dual Ugandan Citizenship, Ties to Anti-Gay Politician Are Causing Him Problems

The other day, a photo of NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with a Ugandan politician, Rebecca Kadaga, who pushed a law that would jail gays for life. It's a bad look for the self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist who claims he's an LGBTQ+ ally....

Obama’s star turn before crucial votes laid bare Democrats’ talent shortage

Whenever Barack Obama steps before a microphone these days, his speeches are a bittersweet reminder to Democrats that their most potent unifying force can only cheer from the sidelines. On Saturday, the former president campaigned for Abigail...

How the “Happy Gut Bacteria” May Boost Your Mood and Brain Health

We often hear that “gut health” affects our digestion and immunity, but did you know it might also shape your mood, focus, and even risk of depression? Scientists now believe that certain bacteria living in our intestines can communicate with the...

Capacity-Building, Working Conditions, and Health Worker Wel...

Abstract Healthcare workers are the backbone of resilient health systems, yet in many African countries they operate under extreme occupational stress, inadequate training, poor working conditions, and insufficient mental-health support. This...

Busia Referral Hospital in crisis as dialysis,ICU and Ambulance fail

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 10-Senators inspecting health facilities in Busia were left dismayed by the dire condition of the Busia County Referral Hospital, where key medical services have stopped functioning despite millions of shillings having been...

Top local innovations fuelling Uganda’s independent future

As Uganda marks its 63rd Independence Day today, we assess the country’s journey of self-reliance through local innovation. From laboratory breakthroughs to scalable industries, these homegrown advancements are essential in driving economic...

Oh, the Irony! Ex-WaPo Reporter Complains That Merrick Garland Didn't Weaponize the DOJ ENOUGH

'It's (D)ifferent when they (D)o it' just got taken to a whole new level. Despite mountains of evidence against people like James Comey and Letitia James, the left is claiming with a straight face now that President Trump is 'weaponizing' the DOJ....

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda shines with triple NOSCAR win for excellence in safety

Paddy Mwesigwa, Mark William Nsereko, Darius Kasamba Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has reaffirmed its leadership in workplace safety by winning three prestigious NOSCAR Awards at a ceremony held...

How Equity Bank Uganda is Sowing seeds of Impact

As early as 4:30am, Divine Kobusigye the Senior Five Mobiliser at St Julian Secondary School was already dressed in her sparkling well pressed white Shirt and Kaaki skirt. She was beaming with a sheepish smile and couldn’t wait for the day to go...

Russia, Uganda develop joint energy projects

MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Moscow and Kampala are working on joint projects in the mining sector, energy, and several other areas, with positive dynamics noted in trade and economic relations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a Telegram post...

Nairobi woman shares challenges being short-statured, says she took medicine to grow taller

Alice Mbere, a 27-year-old woman from Nairobi, shared the challenges she faces due to her short stature She explained that her parents became concerned when she didn’t grow taller like other children her age, and tried to find solutions Alice uses...

Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda lead EAC in health insurance expansion

RWANDA: TANZANIA, Kenya and Rwanda have emerged as leading East African Community (EAC) member states in expanding health insurance coverage, increasing access to medical services through formal insurance schemes. At the same time, the East...

How Uganda became an advanced nation in palliative care

Yemisi Bokinni, health journalist London yemisi.bokinni{at}doctors.org.uk Uganda is the only low income country to attain “advanced” status in a global ranking of palliative care services, just one place behind the US. Yemisi Bokinni reports on...