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KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines announced on Tuesday the suspension of its flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where several embassies were damaged, looted, and even set on fire amid mass demonstrations. The decision was made after violent protests targeting foreign …

Bright Rwamirama: I don’t want to hear any more FMD outbreaks in Uganda after this facility, if it happens, the commissioner for animal health and team will have to make a statement. Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Animal Industry,  Lt. Col (Rtd) Bright Rwamirama …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces have successfully recovered a 60mm bomb in Apeikidor village, Nadunget sub-county, Moroto District. The bomb was recovered on Monday morning just 2 kilometers away from the neighboring village where another bomb killed two minors who were hunting edible rats on …

The State of Entrepreneurship in Uganda 2024 Report Launched Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for an impressive 90% of the private sector, contributing 75% to GDP and employing over 3 million people. Despite this critical role, the MSME sector faces systemic …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda in the West Buganda diocese is embroiled in yet another bitter disagreement pitting the clergy against Christians over the alleged intrigues surrounding the search for a new Bishop. The disagreements are threatening the process of choosing a potential replacement for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has rejected an application filed by State Minister for Economic Planning Amos Lugoloobi, seeking a constitutional reference regarding his alleged involvement in diverting iron sheets meant for vulnerable people in Karamoja. On Tuesday, Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga dismissed the …

Kawempe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has kick-started a process of selecting a party flag bearer to contest in the Kawempe North by-election. This is carried out in a formal statement calling for expression of interest from the political party members for the parliamentary seat …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A report by the Auditor General has revealed how Gulu University forked out Shillings 527.5 million to pay accumulated interest to Chinese firm Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) over delayed contract payments. The University management entered a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A review of 100 files at the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) by the Auditor General has revealed delays of more than one year, with some complaints going up to 10 years before the completion of investigations. The revelation is carried in the latest …

Kween, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Kween District have applauded Uganda Breweries for providing a ready market for barley which has boosted their household incomes, saying that this has improved their livelihoods. They said this during an interaction with officials from Uganda Breweries on Friday last week. Patrick Mangusho, …