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  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Dioceses, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has called upon Ugandans to embrace peace and stop engaging in practices that are likely to cause unrest in the country. Speaking at Lubaga Cathedral where he was the main celebrant of the Christmas …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has called for justice and fairness as the country gears up to the January elections. Kaziimba was this morning delivering his Christmas sermon in a socially distanced service at All Saints …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda announced the second wave of winners in the Tweyanziza 2020 festive bonanza. Tweyanziza 2020 is a chance for DStv and GOtv customers who remained connected throughout the year to be rewarded for their loyalty. Speaking at the announcement of the winners, Nellie Mwandha, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kenyan government has agreed to let in 90,000 metric tonnes of Ugandan sugar into its market annually, following a meeting between the two countries officials. The revelation was made by the Deputy Secretary to the Treasury, Patrick Ocailap as he briefed President Yoweri Museveni …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential Candidate John Katumba’s police guards could be in trouble with the Deputy Inspector General of Police as he has already made up his mind that the nasty Fort Portal incident in which the candidate was manhandled was caused by their falure to follow operational …

Arua, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Christians in Madi and West Nile diocese have been urged to embrace peace during Christmas and the upcoming elections. While delivering his sermon during the first service at Emmanuel Cathedral Mvara this morning, Charles Collins Andaku, the Bishop of Madi West Nile said Christians should …

Napak, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | As the country fights the escalation of HIV infections, a big number of people in Napak district in Karamoja region don’t know much about the deadly disease. The Napak District Health Director, Dr. James Lemukol revealed this in an exclusive with URN at his office …

Kalangala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Kalangala district has it got its first museum. Ssese museum that is found on Buggala Island in Kalangala Town Council officially opened its doors to the public on the Christmas Eve. Some of the things exhibited in the museum include historical books, boat, Redbittles, a …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM is opposed to Uganda Joint Christian Council’s recent proposal of postponing the upcoming January polls. Justine Kasule Lumumba, Secretary General of the ruling National Resistance Movement -NRM party, says whereas the NRM is aware of the effects of covid19 to …

Kalangala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The islanders of Kalanga unilaterally suspended the Ministry of Health guidelines and presidential directives for preventing the spread of Covid-19, not only opening the bars but also operation them throughout te curfew hours on 24th and 25th December. Many of the bars and clubs on …