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Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | An investment of 410 million shillings in a gate has boosted Kyambogo University’s physical image from the shabby one that the public had come to associate with. The Kyambogo main gate also known as west end gate is one of the many development infrastructures that …

Soroti, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Civil Society Organizations- CSOs operating in Teso Sub Region have raised a red flag on the increasing intolerance of dissenting views among politicians in the region. Speaking at a media briefing afternoon in Soroti City on Monday afternoon, the CSOs revealed that at least two …

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Kitgum District National Unity Platform (NUP) party registrar has defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Emmanuel Onencan announced his defection in Gulu City on Monday afternoon shortly after meeting Bosco Odoch Olak, the head of the NRM campaigns in Northern Uganda.    …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Head coach of Rwanda Premier League side AS Kigali has warned that KCCA FC ahead of their first leg match of the CAF Confederation Cup in Kigali on Wednesday at the Nyamirambo Stadium. Eric Nshimiyimana told Uganda Radio Network (URN) on phone that they are …

Kyegegwa, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Police have blocked the Forum for Democratic Change -FDC presidential candidate, Patrick Amuriat, from campaigning in Kyegegwa and Kamwenge districts.  According to the Electoral Commission -EC presidential campaign program, Amuriat was supposed to hold his first campaign rally in Tooro Sub-region starting with Kyegegwa district.   …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Transport fares to all upcountry destinations have increased as the festive season draws close. In most of the bus terminals and taxi parks visited by our reporters, the transport fares have almost doubled to what was being charged prior to the festive season.  On the …

Mpigi, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Democratic party supporters and leaders in Mpigi district are frustrated by the party presidential flag bearer Norbert Mao skipping the presidential campaigns yet the exercise was given very little time. Although they contend that he is a good public speaker, Mao has not given the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to understand who shot and killed 54 people during the sporadic protests that followed the arrest of presidential candidate, Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, Uganda People Defence Forces –UPDF is also conducting own investigations. Protests which in some areas turned into …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The government of Uganda has toughened the conditions for foreign journalists who intends to cover the forthcoming 2021 general elections with more restrictions. Speaking to reporters at Uganda media center, Jacob Siminyu, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said that apart from …

📌Arrives 🇺🇬 10.30am #Airbus #A330neo 💰unbeatable economics 🌍excellent range versatility 💺superior comfort Toulouse, France | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | A new Uganda Airlines plane, an Airbus A330neo, has just taken off on an 11-hour journey from Southern France, heading to Entebbe Airport. The A330neo is the latest version of the most …