Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) gears up for its internal elections ahead of the 2026 General Elections, the party’s National Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, Mike Mukula, has called on delegates to elect experienced and loyal cadres who will steer the party through …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Europe is increasingly looking up to African countries like Uganda to fill the human capital gap left by the aging population, presenting opportunities for Ugandan IT entrepreneurs. However, to access these opportunities effectively, Uganda’s IT sector has to be ready to compete with its …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital have raised concern over a surge in cases o severe acute malnutrition among children across the Karamoja sub-region. According to a hospital report, severe acute malnutrition has increased by 12.5% in the last 10 months. The hospital has treated …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The judiciary is set to hold a Dispute Settlement Week in Gulu this June, aiming to address the growing backlog of cases and improve access to justice in the Northern and West Nile regions. The initiative, which emphasizes the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution …
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Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Thursday launched a nationwide HIV survey to assess progress in the fight against the virus and shape future interventions. Health Minister Ruth Aceng officially unveiled the third round of the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2025 in Kampala, the …
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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister in Charge of General Duties, Henry Musasizi asked the Africa Development Bank Group (AfDB) to support Uganda’s ten-fold growth strategy. Musasizi is representing Finance Minister, Matia Kasaijja at the 60th Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank and 51st Annual Meeting of …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Cedric Babu Ndilima, son of former Minister Francis Babu, is dead, his family has confirmed. He had been admitted with heart problems, and a drive to raise sh1.5 billion for further treatment had been initiated. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Cedric Babu …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda has hailed the innovative mobile and online lending products introduced by financial institutions, noting their significant contribution to financial deepening and inclusion. This innovation began in 2016 when NCBA Bank—then operating as Commercial Bank of Africa—partnered with MTN Uganda to launch …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The head of government activity monitoring in the Teso and Karamoja regions, Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, has cautioned Local Council One (LC1) chairpersons against endorsing unknown individuals, particularly herdsmen, during the ongoing mass enrolment and renewal of National Identity Cards. Speaking during his oversight …
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Uganda Shines Bright at Toronto’s World Travel, Trade, and Taste Expo, Captivating Millions on Opening Day Toronto, Canada | THE INDEPENDENT | The “Explore Uganda” exhibition at the ongoing World Travel, Trade, and Taste Expo 2025 at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre has attracted hundreds of eager travel operators and tourists, eager …
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