Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The independent presidential hopeful John Katumba has promised to create thousands of jobs for the youth in Karamoja if he’s elected as President of Uganda in the coming general elections. He said his government will ensure that no single raw materials of minerals will ever …
Read More »NUP defectors accuse party of tribalism, corruption and violence
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 500 supporters of the National Unity Platform in Acholi and Lango sub region have defected to the National Resistance Movement-NRM party this week alone. The defectors are from Nwoya, Amuru, Gulu, Pader and Kitgum districts in Acholi sub region and Lira city. They …
Read More »Male Mabirizi seeks to block appointment of Gen Lokech as deputy IGP
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City lawyer Male Mabirizi has written to the clerk of Parliament Jane Kibirige asking her to block the appointment of General Paul Lokech as Deputy Inspector General of Police. Gen. Lokech has served with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces where he is credited for crashing …
Read More »Fresh dairy urges customers to embrace its free home delivery solution this festive season
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Khisa Isaac | Milk producer, Fresh Dairy, has advised its customers to utilize its boosted free home delivery services this festive season for the safe and quick delivery of both Fresh Dairy and Brookside milk products. The company executives says the recently expanded home …
Read More »Lawyer Karamagi writes to Google over gov’ts move to block Youtube channels
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City lawyer Andrew Karamagi has accused the government of levelling patent falsehoods and outlandish allegations against 14 local YouTube channels in its petition to American Tech Company Google Inc. The affected channels include Ghetto TV, Bobi Wine 2021, KKTV, JB Muwonge 2, Namungo Media, Busesa …
Read More »Museveni warns retired generals against destabilizing Uganda
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni was warned his former army comrades now in the presidential race not to risk and try to destabilize the county because they would regret their actions. The two, Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential flag bearer Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntu and independent Lt …
Read More »Alworoceng HC II overwhelmed with clients as nearby facilities are flooded by water
Ibuje, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alworoceng HCII in Ibuje sub-county in Apac District is overwhelmed by a huge number of patients following the closure of two health facilities in the sub county. St Anne’s Hospital, a private health facility found in Amii parish and Aganga HC III located at the …
Read More »Teenagers living with HIV/AIDS in Luwero lag behind in suppressing of viral load
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teenagers Living with HIV/AIDS in Luwero district are still lagging behind in suppressing their viral load compared to adults, a health official has revealed. In 2014, the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS-UNAIDS announced an ambitious strategy of 95-95-95 with the aim of ending the AIDS …
Read More »AFCON U-17 QUALIFIERS: Ethiopia’s coach warns Uganda cubs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cubs will face Ethiopia in their last Group A match at the on-going Zonal Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) U-17 qualifiers in Rwanda this afternoon at the Umuganda Stadium in Rubavu, Rwanda. Although the Uganda Cubs have already booked a place in the semi-finals, …
Read More »Mwesigye: The university drop out with a spiritual calling to lead Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential candidate Fred Mwesigye keeps referring to his ambition to join the 2021 Presidential race as a conviction from God. The 38-year-old pastor at the House of God Church in Entebbe town describes himself as a Mukiga born in Entebbe, a family man and father …
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