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Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has handed over 23 confiscated boat engines to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government officials. The 23 boat engines, together with 19 fishing boats, were handed over to the Congolese government officials at Butiaba landing site in Butiaba town council, Buliisa …

Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Director, senior Ministry of Health officials, and distinguished doctors from across East Africa and beyond are expected to attend thanksgiving prayers in honor of Dr. Amos Nyathirombo, a renowned ophthalmologist and drug researcher, following his …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 3,000 residents of Malembo landing site in Kyesiiga Sub-county, Masaka District, are living in fear due to worsening sanitation conditions, following the collapse of the area’s only two pit latrines. The community is grappling with open defecation and use of nearby bushes, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In yet another move to empower riders nationwide, the BodaBoda Riders Cooperative Union on Wednesday unleashed several products to empower members that use the ride-hailing app, Union App. At a colorful event at Garden City in Kampala, Uganda’s top boda-boda cooperative officially launched Union …

Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two illegal miners were buried alive in the early hours of Tuesday after a section of the Nyamuliiro Wolfram Mine in Muko Sub-county, Rubanda West County, Rubanda District caved in. The incident occurred at around 2:00 a.m., according to the mine’s manager, Pius Nahambwe …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in the Lango sub-region have accused Uganda Police Force and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel of facilitating and benefiting from the illegal charcoal trade, despite a presidential directive banning it. In May 2023, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni issued Executive Order …

Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least six children have been confirmed dead, and several others hospitalized after allegedly consuming suspected poisonous mushrooms in Naputir Village, Loletio Sub County, Kotido District. The victims, mostly aged between three and eight years, are believed to have eaten wild mushrooms while unsupervised. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court, in a four-to-one decision, has dismissed a petition challenging the authority of National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairman and President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, to appoint the party’s Secretary General, Treasurer, and their deputies. In 2014, the NRM amended its constitution to eliminate …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Party (FDC) Vice President for northern Uganda and former MP Obongi has declared interest in reclaiming the Obongi Parliamentary Seat in the 2026 general elections. Kaps Hassan Fungaroo is currently the acting president of the FDC party after Engineer Patrick …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has announced plans to expand the Soroti fruit processing factory at a cost of Shs 40 billion to meet farmers’ expectations. Chimaki Agro Limited, the firm hired by the government to operate and manage the facility on behalf of both the government and …