Gavi launches preventive Ebola vaccine programme
Move is part of wide programme that involves routine multivalent meningitis, human rabies, and hepatitis B birth dose vaccination ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | In a historic step, preventive Ebola vaccination […]
Ariwa SS seeks own dormitory as pregnancy rates shoot up
Yumbe, Uganda | Girls at Ariwa Secondary School in Bidibidi refugee settlement in Yumbe district are struggling to complete their studies, as many of them are seeking accommodation in the community, […]
Electronic system to protect human rights defenders unveiled
NEWS–> As the 2026 general elections draw nearer, human rights defenders have launched a groundbreaking electronic system to document and report violations against them, including journalists. Called the “Online Human […]
Uganda’s resilience in the face of climate change effects
CLIMATE CHANGE–> Landslide buried several households in Bududa in October 2018 | Courtesy In Uganda, climate change has posed significant challenges. The country has experienced increased frequency and intensity of […]
The private school preference: Why Ugandans are opting out of universal education
Despite the Ugandan government’s efforts to provide universal education, a significant number of parents are choosing private schools for their children. Yes! This trend raises questions about the quality and […]
Men’s Mental Health Month Shines Light on Silent Struggles
June is Men’s Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men. Despite societal progress in addressing mental health issues, men […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]