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Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local authorities in Nakaseke District are calling on the Ministry of Health to extend the delivery of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine beyond schools into communities in a bid to reach more girls, especially those out of school. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network (URN), …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has announced a significant boost in funding for safe water access, sanitation systems, and environmental protection across the country in the upcoming financial year, according to the 2025/2026 budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nixon Agasirwe Karuhanga, former Commandant of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has been remanded on charges of murdering Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Joan Kagezi Namazzi. Agasirwe was on Monday arraigned before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, presided over by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Uganda’s bustling cities, boda boda riders weave through traffic, the heartbeat of the nation’s informal economy. These motorcycle taxis are more than just a mode of transport—they’re a lifeline for millions. But with rising fuel costs and growing environmental concerns, the shift to …

  Bukwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Julius Chelimo, the Bukwo District Chairperson who is on remand on charges of aggravated human trafficking and aggravated defilement, has expressed interest in retaining his seat. On Saturday, Chelimo’s brother, Kennedy Kwemoi, picked up the expression of interest forms on behalf of his …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has officially released the results of the May 2025 examination diet, with more than 6,600 candidates sitting for various accounting qualifications across the country. The announcement was made today at the Protea Hotel by Marriott …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over $160 million was invested in twelve companies in the E-Mobility Ecosystem for the period 2018-2024 in the areas of research & development, manufacturing, and charging infrastructure, according to the Uganda E-Mobility Outlook Report 2024. The report by the Minister of Science, Technology, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters in Lwengo district has asked the party to be cautious with joint campaigns for the party’s primary elections, warning that they may turn into scenes of violence between contenders. According to them, the different intending aspirants …

  Elegu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health authorities in Amuru district are on high alert following an outbreak of cholera disease in the neighboring Nimule Township in South Sudan that has claimed the lives of three people. , Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by eating or drinking food …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Global electronics powerhouse TCL officially unveiled its 2025 Flagship TV and Audio Line-Up in Uganda Saturday, a move celebrated by Minister of Investment Evelyn Anite as a definitive mark of Uganda’s emergence as East Africa’s premier investment destination. The event at the Kampala Serena …