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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is set to use up to Shs43.3 billion (USD 118 million) in its operations over the next nine months, according to the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). The revelation was made by ERA Executive Director Zilia Wako during the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a major step toward enhancing financial inclusion and customer convenience, Old Mutual Life Assurance has entered into a strategic partnership with NxtPe and Airtel Money to launch a new digital premium payment solution. This collaboration introduces a seamless platform that allows customers to …

KOBOKO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Acheng, has commissioned more than 300 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Koboko and Maracha districts to strengthen grassroots health service delivery. Dr. Acheng, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Health, began the two-day mission in Koboko …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni has tasked her predecessor to explain why most sub counties in the country don’t have access to the national electricity grid. Muloni, an Electrical Engineer was the Minister of Energy Minerals until 2019. and was at the Ministry when the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank Managing Director Fabian Kasi has been announced as the District Governor Nominee Designate. This honor will see him serve as the District Governor for Rotary Clubs in District 9213 during the 2027 – 2028 Rotary year. The announcement was made during the …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Acholi Sub-region has launched consultations with their constituents to gather feedback on their recent decision to cooperate with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government. This comes more than a month after the legislators …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts have warned that the continued extension of handouts or money to farmers through programmes such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) without offering them support on how to market their products will not help them create sustainable wealth. Delivering a keynote address …

Scientists raise alarm about new variants, urge national disease testing ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Foreign aid cuts could result in a major outbreak of mpox across the African continent and beyond, with virus control measures already disrupted, public health experts warn. Mpox testing and monitoring efforts in hotspot areas like the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has released the admission lists for Government-sponsored students for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. According to Makerere News, the Office of the Academic Registrar of the university has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions. BELLOW is the full list of students who have made …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Shadow Cabinet has demanded an investigation by the Inspector General of Government (IGG) into the alleged sh100 million payout to Members of Parliament from classified expenditure, describing the transaction as “organized corruption” orchestrated by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.Speaking at a press conference held on …