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Karamoja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region have called for community cooperation to curb criminality ahead of the festive season. According to security, they are anticipating an increase in cattle theft and burglary during the festive season as warriors ignore calls to surrender …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Radio listeners in eastern Uganda will today get an early Christmas gift, when Tororo’s RockCity Radio 98.4FM sends out its first live broadcast at 3pm today. The cultural leader of the Jopadhola, HRH Kwar Adhola Moses Stephen Owor, will be the first voice on the new …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Katonga Division faces a critical juncture ahead of its upcoming grassroots and party structure elections scheduled for the weekend. The already fragile unity within the party is at risk of further disintegration, raising concerns about the FDC’s future. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, issued a stern rebuke of the government’s statement on missing persons, deeming it “disingenuous, insensitive, and dismissive of the plight of affected families.” In a formal rejoinder delivered during a parliamentary session on Tuesday, Mpuuga unequivocally …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The current rains across the country should remind Ugandans to always embrace the right roofing solutions, Uganda Baati has said in a statement. “As the rains continue, Uganda Baati urges all Ugandans to prioritize their well-being by embracing quality roofing solutions. By partnering with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Netball Normalization Committee has confirmed that Uganda National Netball Team She Cranes will participate in a Test Series with Wales in January in Cardiff. This was confirmed on Thursday by the Committee Chairperson Moses Mwase in a press statement. In addition to the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Moses Banja has been consecrated and enthroned as the sixth bishop of Namirembe Diocese. Banja replaces Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, who reached the mandatory retirement age. The celebrations on Sunday kicked off with the rhythmic beats of ceremonial drumming, announcing the impending commencement …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Small and medium-scale enterprises are still experiencing an increase in the cost of production and inputs, even as COVID-19 is long gone.   This is according to the results of a survey done by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) meant to among others assess business …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT|  The National Curriculum Development Centre-NCDC has started reviewing the early childhood development (ECD) learning framework. The review started on Thursday with a consultative meeting at Collin Hotel Mukono. NCDC had spent eighteen years without revisiting the framework. The current ECD framework for children between the ages …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned religious leaders against conducting fundraising events, saying they partly contribute to the promotion of corruption in the country.“I would like you, the Church, and the Mosque people to help us, it is not the main source, but it …