Sheema, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Sheema North parliamentary race has heated up, with former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Dr Elioda Tumwesigye pushing to run unopposed. His only challenger, Julius Muhanguzi Ndangire, is, however, insisting he will not pull out of the race despite reported intimidation. Tumwesigye, …
Read More »Excel Insurance and Service Cops launch WhatsApp insurance platform
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Excel Insurance Company Limited, in partnership with Service Cops, has launched the Excel WhatsApp Bot, a digital insurance innovation designed to make insurance services faster, simpler, and more accessible for Ugandans. The Excel WhatsApp Bot allows customers to purchase insurance directly via WhatsApp, pay …
Read More »🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Witness 24 in Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others
SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Prosecution Witness 24: Evidence-In-Chief Led by: Assistant DPP, Samali Wakooli 10:03 am: Judge Rosette Comfort Kania walks in; with her usual assured look. Everyone stands and bows. …
Read More »Museveni campaigns in Buyende, Maama Janet calls for unity
Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday pitched the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s 2026–2031 agenda to voters in Buyende District, urging residents to back the party’s candidates as he outlined ongoing government work in infrastructure, education and health. The President was accompanied by First Lady and …
Read More »C-Care Uganda to raise awareness about neonatal care
C-Care Uganda Marks World Prematurity Day with a Call for Healthy Beginnings and Hopeful Futures Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda is set to create awareness about the potential of their hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which has become a lifeline for families with preterm infants. Focus will …
Read More »🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others 17/November/2025
SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** This week, the High Court won’t be hearing this matter, the same having been adjourned to 24th November and then 1st to 2nd December 2025. The hope – at …
Read More »Museveni emphasizes education and wealth creation as he enters Busoga
Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flag bearer, has launched his Busoga sub-region campaign with a major rally in Bugiri District, placing strong emphasis on expanding access to education and accelerating wealth creation across the region. Addressing thousands of supporters, …
Read More »UPDF hands over Congolese soldiers fleeing M23 fighting
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has handed back five Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) soldiers who fled fighting in the eastern DRC. The Ugandan military, in a statement issued late Monday, said the soldiers fled intense fighting between DRC troops and the rebel March 23 Movement (M23) in …
Read More »MUSEVENI: Uganda’s economy has expanded 20 times
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said Uganda’s economy has grown twentyfold since the National Resistance Movement (NRM) took power, projecting that the country’s total economic output will reach USD 66 billion by June next year, up from USD 3.9 billion in 1986. Speaking in …
Read More »STUDY: 20% UTIs linked to meat contaminated with E. coli
Symptoms of a UTI include painful urination, urine that looks cloudy or has an unusually unpleasant odor HEALTH REPORT | AGENCIES | A new study has found that nearly one-fifth (20%) of urinary tract infections can be linked to E. coli bacteria in chicken, turkey, pork, or beef. The researchers …
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