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NANDUTU: My medical condition is not as usual sickness as malaria or anything else but it keeps attacking, and that when the advice of her medical doctors is not adhered to, it can even kill Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has ordered Mulago National Referral …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga Road faction, now operating under the name People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has cautioned Members of Parliament against amending the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act to permit military courts to try civilians. Speaking at their offices …

Ntungamo, Uganda  |THE INDEPENDENT |  Winnie Twinomugisha Ndiyo, a former aspirant for the Ntungamo woman parliamentary seat in the 2021 elections, is appealing to First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni for assistance in recovering sh7 million she claims was lost in a human trafficking scam. She accuses Ruhama East Member of …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Dominate Conference 2025, powered by I&M Bank Uganda, drew a capacity crowd to the Kampala Serena Hotel on Saturday, April 12th. Organized by Manuela  Mulondo, the event aims to empower women in their personal and professional lives. The conference that brought together women from …

  Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries’ leading rum, Captain Morgan set Mbarara party scene ablaze with the Spice Takeover launch at Soho Terrace Bar. This marks the return of the thrilling consumer experience for a second edition this year. The announcement was made during a mini spice …

Jinja, Uganda  |THE INDEPENDENT |  The Busoga Diocese has set a historic precedent in its clerical operations by installing the Rev. Joy Mukisa Isabirye as Dean of Christ’s Cathedral, Bugembe — making her the first woman to hold the position in the diocese. Mukisa becomes the second prominent female cleric within …

Bakoko, who returned to Uganda in August 2024, has since been residing and working with the Office of General Salim Saleh in Gulu but had not set foot in West Nile or her hometown of Arua until now. Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of residents from Arua and …

Rubaga, Uganda | THE INEDEPENDENT | Rev. Fr. Anthony Musaala, the Assistant Administrator of Lubaga Cathedral, has called on all Ugandans —citizens and those in positions of authority—to engage in deep soul-searching in response to the recently issued pastoral letter from the Uganda Episcopal Conference. Speaking during his Palm Sunday …

Yumbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has told the people of Yumbe and West Nile that the compensation of ex-combatants who fought against the NRM government will be done in phases until after the next general elections. Speaking on Saturday during the Yumbe Peace day celebrations at Geya …

KABALE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has granted permission to Sino Minerals Investments Company Limited, a Chinese company, to establish a Pig iron factory in Kabale district. A pig iron plant is a facility where molten iron, also known as pig iron, is produced from iron ore. Pig iron is …