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Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The South Sudan U-17 team has been disqualified from the Zonal qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations U-17 which starts today in Rubavu, Rwanda. Uganda Cubs were meant to start their campaign against the South Sudan team at the Umuganda Stadium this afternoon. However, …

Kabale, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni will miss the opportunity to see the true state Kabale’s key road, Bwankosa Road, this Saturday during his campaign visit because the district authorities have hurriedly mobilized equipment and manpower to fix it, temporarily disguising the gaping potholes starting Friday evening after …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Head teachers of different schools are concerned about plans by the government to open schools for other classes. Government is planning to reopen for more classes before the candidates sit for their final exams early next year. In October, the government reopened schools but only …

Kasese, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |Only 200 guests will grace the consecration and enthronement of the new South Ruwenzori Diocese Bishop on Sunday 13th.  Rev. Nason Baluku was elected Bishop in August by the Church of Uganda-House of Bishops. Baluku will succeed the Rt. Rev. Jackson Nzerebende, who has been the Bishop …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A database of formerly abducted women and children born in captivity has been compiled to ease creation of assistance programs towards victims’ wellbeing. The database which is a compilation of victims from Acholi sub-region was handed over by representatives of civil society, victims and UN …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders have today preached the need for the country to have peaceful and inclusive elections in 2020/2021. They made the appeal during the National Thanksgiving Prayers held at State House in Entebbe. Some of the leaders who made the call include Bishop Henry Luke …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Seven commanders face American sanctions: Will Biden be better than Trump for human rights abusers? THE LAST WORD Uganda’s prosperity paradox: How rapid economic growth and improving quality of life are causing mass …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s civil society organizations have organized the Integrity Awards in honour of public servants who have exhibited good governance in their service. The awards to be held on Dec.16 are also aimed at building and breeding the culture of transparency, accountability and integrity among civil …

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Board of East African Breweries Limited has announced that Jane Karuku will be taking over as the new Group Managing Director for EABL, it said in a media release dated Dec.11. Karuku, who has been a member of the EABL Board and the current …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale Regional Referral Hospital has been hit by lack of water for the past one week exposing the lives of patients and medical workers to risk. The sanitary and hygienic conditions of all wards plus other hospital facilities is appalling causing anxiety among the medical staff. …