Three MPs remanded to Luzira Prison over corruption.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded three Members of Parliament to Luzira Prison on charges of corruption for soliciting money from the Uganda Human Rights Commission in order to increase its budget. The MPs are: Yusuf Mutembuli MP for Bunyole East Constituency in Butaleja District, Resident of Bweyogerere […]
NCBA Bank launches 2024 Golf Series, marks World Environment Day
Kampala, Uganda | NCBA Bank, in collaboration with the Uganda Golf Club, has launched the 2024 NCBA Golf Series, aimed at promoting the development of golf and inspiring greatness in Uganda’s golfing fraternity. The bank also used the opportunity to emphasize its comprehensive sustainability initiative aimed at combating climate change and preserving Uganda’s natural ecosystems. Spanning […]
Stanbic supports health facilities with maternal healthcare services
Kampala, Uganda | ELOI MINISTRIES | On June 6, Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), the parent company of Stanbic Bank donated equipment worth Shs20 million to Mbale Referral Hospital and Maluku Health Center III, as part of its Corporate Social Investment. The support aims to improve maternal healthcare services across the country. The donation was part […]
Speaker Among urges girls to defy parents on early marriages
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker Anita Among has asked parents and cultural leaders to put an end to teenage pregnancies and child marriages saying the vice is encouraged by the unfortunate practice of viewing girls as a commodity. Launching the Parliamentary Forum to end Child Marriages and Teenage Pregnancies where she was named its […]
Transforming Communities – Piyush Agarwal’s Inspiring Journey with ELOI Ministries.
A Journey of TransformationPiyush Agarwal’s journey with ELOI Ministries is nothing short of inspiring. As a successful climate tech investor, Piyush has always been passionate about sustainable development and environmental conservation. However, his desire to give back to the community led him to volunteer with ELOI Ministries, where he has been able to apply his […]
Teso, Karamoja moot boosting menstrual hygiene to keep girls in school
EDUCATION–> In the Teso and Karamoja sub-regions, menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) challenges continue to keep girls out of school, contributing significantly to high dropout rates. Despite commitments from various partners and the recognition of MHH as a fundamental human right, access to essential menstrual products and services remains severely lacking, adversely impacting the lives […]
Inside the WHO’s rigorous drug certification process
HEALTH–> Covid vaccination The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of medicines worldwide. The certification process for a drug is rigorous and multi-faceted, involving several stages of thorough evaluation and testing. Pre-Clinical Testing The journey begins in the laboratory, where new drugs undergo extensive pre-clinical testing. This […]
Why women’s health matters for everyone
Improvements could add years to life and life to years – and potentially boost the global economy by $1 trillion ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | Maternal health, which refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, according to WHO Africa, faces a troubling trend worldwide. Seven in 10 of maternal deaths […]
Makindye witch-doctor to serve 7 years for possessing human skulls
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Division of the High Court sitting in Kampala has sentenced John Magombe, a witch doctor found in possession of three human skulls, to seven years in jail. Lady Justice Margaret Mutonyi convicted Magombe on Monday after he pled guilty to purchasing the skulls from fellow witch doctors for […]
CSOs punch holes in WHO pandemic agreement proposals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil society Organizations (CSOs) have expressed concern over the latest proposal for the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement. In a statement released on Thursday, CSO officials expressed grave concerns over the inequities embedded in the current draft of the World’s first accord meant to prevent a repeat of global […]