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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at Makerere University have released new research findings on Nodding disease declaring that the epidemic left more than 10% of sufferers severely disabled. Releasing the findings on Tuesday, Richard Idro a Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health told journalists that they have also found …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICEA LION Group has marked 25 years of service in Uganda with a grand celebration at Mestil Hotel Kampala. Industry leaders, employees, and stakeholders gathered to join CEA LION Group commemorate its 25th anniversary in Uganda  and celebrate the company’s remarkable journey marked by growth, innovation, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced its first-ever mental health-focused project in Uganda, providing funding to the tune of 1 million dollars. A statement released by the US Mission in Uganda on Thursday indicates that the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Vivo Energy Uganda has today rewarded 20 lucky customers with school fees for their children as part of the ‘Kigwera Ku Shell’ back-to-school promotion for the second school term of the year. The ‘Kigwera Ku Shell’ promotion, aimed at supporting customers during the back-to-school season, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council has announced the sighting of the crescent moon. This sighting confirms that Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on June 16. During Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, Muslims pray together, engage in charity work, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Appearing on television often blurs the lines between a performer’s on-screen persona and their real-life identity. Renowned actors like Hellen Lukoma, Housen Mushema, Anne Kansiime, and Jason Statham exemplify this phenomenon. Their compelling characters on screen seamlessly intertwine with their authentic personalities, making it …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions, Jane Frances Abodo has withdrawn charges of inciting violence against businessman and politician Abdul Kiyimba and his son Hamuza Kiyimba before the Law Development Center Court. The allegations against Kiyimba the former Mayor of Kyengera Town Council were that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni says that foreign interference is not a threat to Uganda and that the country’s economy is moving forward. The President made the statement while delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday afternoon, during a Parliament sitting at Kololo …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiira Motors Corporation Thursday delivered a batch of eight  8-Meter Kayoola EVS buses produced at Luweero Industries Limited in Nakasongola to the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja, bringing the total stock of Electric Buses produced in Uganda to fifteen 15. This has signalled Kiira …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has constituted panels to hear high-profile cases including the attempted killing of former Chief of Defense Forces, General Katumba Wamala. General Katumba Wamala, who is currently serving as Minister of Works and Transport survived by a …