Tanzania Faces Backlash Over Alleged Abuse of Regional Rights Activists

Activists Condemn Tanzania Over Inhumane Treatment of Rights Defenders The two activists were detained in Tanzania and tortured Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Civil Society Organisations’ Forum (EACSOF) has strongly criticized Tanzania’s government for its treatment of human rights activists from East African Community (EAC) memberContinue Reading

Uganda and China Strengthen Coffee Trade Ties as Landmark Awareness Tour Wraps Up

Uganda-China Coffee Partnership Strengthens as Inaugural Awareness Tour Concludes Kampala, Uganda – The historic 1st Uganda-China Coffee Awareness Tour successfully concluded with the inaugural Uganda-China Coffee Trade and Investment Meeting, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. The event, which began on May 12, 2025, has been hailed as aContinue Reading

Amapiano Stars Ignite Kampala Night at Linus Tattoo Party with Beats, Ink, and VIP Vibes

Ink, Beats, and VIP Treats: Amapiano Stars Ignite Linus Tattoo Party in Kampala A Night of Afro-Pop and Amapiano Energy Kampala, Uganda – The Kati Kati venue came alive on Friday night as the Linus Tattoo Party celebrated Afro-pop, Amapiano, and bold self-expression. Headlined by South African Amapiano stars ScottsContinue Reading

Destination Marketing Strategy ...

Uganda Launches First-Ever National Destination Marketing Strategy to Boost Tourism Ochieng speaking at the launch. PHOTO URN A New Vision for Uganda’s Tourism Sector KAMPALA, UGANDA – Uganda has unveiled its groundbreaking National Destination Marketing Strategy (NDMS) for 2024-2029, marking a significant milestone in the country’s tourism development. This comprehensiveContinue Reading

TB prevalence in prisons is eight times ...

Uganda Prisons Face Alarming Rates of TB and HIV Infections Prisons in Uganda are severely overcrowded, contributing to disease spread. Credit: Original Source Eight Times Higher TB Rates Than General Population Kampala, Uganda – Uganda’s correctional facilities are grappling with a severe health crisis, with tuberculosis (TB) and HIV infectionContinue Reading

Uganda Scientists Probe Traditional Herbs as Potential Mpox Treatment Amid Drug Shortages

Uganda Scientists Study Traditional Herbs for Mpox Treatment Amid Drug Gaps Research Initiative Launched as Global Treatments Prove Ineffective KAMPALA, UGANDA – Ugandan scientists are launching groundbreaking research into traditional herbal remedies being used to combat Mpox, as the viral disease continues spreading across parts of the country. This initiativeContinue Reading

Equity Bank Awards Scholarships and Leadership Training to 100 Ugandan Students

Equity Bank Uganda Launches Fourth Cohort of Leadership Program for 100 Scholars Comprehensive Leadership Development Initiative Expands Opportunities for Ugandan Students Kampala, Uganda – Equity Bank Uganda has welcomed 100 new scholars into its prestigious Equity Leaders Program (ELP), marking the fourth cohort of this transformative initiative. These students joinContinue Reading

Uwezo and ALiVE Partner to Equip Children with Essential Life Skills in 6 Ugandan Districts

UWEZO and ALiVE Launch Initiative to Strengthen Life Skills in Ugandan Youth Dr Mary Goretti Nakabugo outlining the training plans Empowering Communities Through Life Skills Development Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT — UWEZO and Action for Life Skills and Values in East Africa (ALiVE) have partnered to implement a 10-weekContinue Reading

South Africa Starts Withdrawing Peacekeeping Troops from DRC Amid Regional Peace Progress

South African Peacekeepers Begin Phased Withdrawal from DRC Defense Minister Announces Troop Pullout Amid Regional Peace Progress JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The South African government has initiated the withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a significant shift in regional security operations. DefenseContinue Reading