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Tumukunde tells muslims to vote for change for better services

Moyo, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Independent presidential candidate, Lt. Gen Henry Tumukunde has called on muslims to vote out Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for them to be able to see better services.  Tumukunde says the muslim community in Uganda has been marginalized by the NRM government. He has stated that the …

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2,440 examination centers have not registered learners – UNEB

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  A total of 2,440 national examination centers have not yet registered learners for the forth coming examinations, according to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). According to UNEB the highest number of centers that have not registered learners yet are at Primary Leaving Examination level …

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UPDF: There is no day time curfew in Luwero

Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Defence spokesperson Brig. Gen Flavia Byekwaso has dismissed reports on social media that the military has put in place a day time curfew ahead of the visit to the areas of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine. “There is no …

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Masaka city secures UGX 60 billion funding under USMID

Masaka, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Masaka city council has received Uganda Shillings 60 billion additional funding for another phase of Uganda Support to Municipal infrastructure Development (USMID). The development was announced by the Masaka city mayor, Godfrey Kayemba, while addressing the media at his office on Friday. Kayemba says that …

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UPDF calls for more sensitization of voters against violence

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has called for the need for more sensitization of voters and citizens against violence. The army is concerned about the increasing level of violent protests and confrontation of armed forces by protestors being recorded in the country ahead of …

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Mayambala promises to compensate NRA veterans in six months

Luweero, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Independent Presidential candidate Willy Mayambala has promised to compensate National Resistance Army War veterans within six months. Luwero district was the epicentre of National Resistance Army-NRA war of 1981-1986.  However, 34 years after the war, several veterans and residents are still demanding for compensation …

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Katumba’s campaign trail excites Jinja residents

Jinja, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Independent Presidential Candidate, John Katumba on Friday launched his campaign trail in Busoga sub-region. Katumba started mobilizing his supporters through a radio talk show at around 11:00 am but midway the radio program, he moved out of the studios and jumped on a waiting motorcycle. …

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