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Eugene, the United States | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Olympic gold medalist, Peruth Chemutai, delivered one of her strongest performances of the season with a third-place finish in the women’s 3000 metres steeplechase at the Diamond League meet in Eugene, United States, on Sunday, July 6. Chemutai, who won gold …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is to establish a Food and agricultural Regulatory Authority as part of the efforts to address the food safety challenges in the country. David Tumwesige, from the Department of Crop Production recently told a food system  dialogue that while the government has …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Kiira region have cautioned candidates of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) against forming youth groups operating under the codename “egali.” The term “egali” was first popularized by National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, who described it as a vote-protection mechanism. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been nominated unopposed to contest for both the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairmanship and as the party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2026 general elections. He soon after explained in detail the two reasons why he is …

Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Persistent shortage of clean and safe water is posing a major health risk to communities in Amolatar district.  The district faces a deepening water crisis, where dozens of water points have submerged, leaving communities desperate for clean water. Out of the 561 domestic water …

Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several farmers in Agago District are grappling with losses after Groundnut Rosette Disease, which wiped out hundreds of acres of their groundnut fields. Groundnut Rosette Disease is a disease that spreads through aphid vectors and severely stunts and distorts groundnut crops, leading to very …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 14 people are hospitalized following a suspected outbreak of cholera in Elegu Town Council in Amuru district, a busy border point between Uganda and South Sudan. Milton Okello, the district Surveillance Focal Point person, said the suspected cases were detected on July …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has commissioned a newly expanded Karibuni Executive Business Lounge at Entebbe International Airport, designed to cater to Uganda’s growing aviation traffic and enhance comfort for premium travelers. Inaugurated by Works and Transport Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been nominated unopposed to contest for both the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairmanship and as the party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2026 general elections. Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, officially nominated Museveni for both …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies in Kampala arrested a group of suspected gang members near the NRM offices ahead of President Museveni’s nominations. A group of more than 10 individuals wearing NRM t-shirts attempting to access the Kyadondo NRM headquarters were intercepted by a joint security team, …