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Over 300 pilgrims from Lango begin trek to Namugongo

KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 300 pilgrims drawn from Lango and the Diocese of West Lango have set off for Namugongo ahead of thTe Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations slated for June 3. The pilgrims from Lango Diocese joined their counterparts from the Diocese of West Lango on Friday …

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Besigye’s lawyers demand expedited bail hearing

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers representing detained opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, have petitioned the High Court in Kampala, urging the judiciary to expedite the hearing of their clients’ long-pending bail application. The application, filed on April 22, 2025, has yet to be scheduled …

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Uganda unveils first-ever National Destination Marketing Strategy

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has launched its first-ever National Destination Marketing Strategy (NDMS) for 2024–2029—a comprehensive roadmap for positioning the country as a preferred international tourism destination. The strategy aims not only to enhance Uganda’s global branding but also to address regional disparities and redefine national identity …

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Lt Gen Muhanga To UPDF in South Sudan: Be ready for combat

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commander of the UPDF Land Forces, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has called on Ugandan troops deployed in South Sudan to maintain peak combat readiness and uphold strict discipline at all times. “As forces on mission, you must uphold unwavering discipline and maintain peak …

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Power, internet challenges hampering health Services at Kabale hospital

KABALE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Low internet bandwidth and intermittent power supply are hampering the effectiveness of digital health services and CT scan operations at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. In late 2023, the Ministry of Health rolled out the Digitization and Health Information System to streamline patient management, prescriptions, …

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Tension rises in Kalangala over looming expiry of ferry subsidy

Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tension is mounting among residents and the business community in Kalangala District as the government subsidy for free public water transport nears expiry. In 2009, the government partnered with Kalangala Infrastructure Services (KIS) Limited to operate ferry services between Bugoma landing site on Buggala Island …

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