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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A court order granting authority to Babirye Yudaya, Burhan Namanya, and Hussein Simbwa to organize a special session of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council ( UMSC) General Assembly, has resulted in the group saying they have electing a new Mufti, Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo, supposedly to replace Shiekh Shaban Ramadhan …

UVRI Wins Another Five Year PEPFAR Grant Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) has secured a five-year grant extension, further fortifying its efforts in HIV treatment, diagnosis, and research, aligning with global endeavors to combat the HIV epidemic. Prof Pontian Kaleebu, the executive director …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Long-distance champion Joshua Cheptegei, has urged parents in Sebei sub-region to support and nurture their children’s talent in sports and education, emphasizing the role of parental empowerment in securing their offspring’s future. The three-time world champion in the 10,000 meters highlighted the pivotal role …

Court Concludes Hearing Anti Homosexuality Case, to Deliver Judgement on Notice Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A panel of five Constitutional Court Justices in Kampala has concluded the hearing of four consolidated petitions challenging the Anti Homosexuality Law and promised to deliver its verdict on notice. The panel comprised Deputy …

Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  With many anthrax patients abandoning treatment in hospital and disappearing, the Greater Masaka Regional Security Committee has issued orders for the arrest of a witch doctor who allegedly is luring them to her shrine. The accused, Sylvia Nansamba, Chairperson of traditional healers in Rakai district, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development is proposing that the Uganda Revenue Authority raises almost 29.96 trillion Shillings in taxes next financial year, up from the current year’s 29.67 trillion. However, this will prove a tall order for the tax body considering …

  Mogadishu, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT |  The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the Federal Government of Somalia have said the lifting of the 31-year UN arms embargo on Somalia would give fresh impetus to the fight against the Al Shabaab and other armed groups in Somalia. …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chairperson of the Mbarara District Public Accounts Committee, Herbert Mutungi has warned of a likely loss of government funds extended to primary schools. Mutungi said while the government has continued to provide funding to the schools, some of them don’t have land titles to …

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities and herdsmen in Kimengo sub-county in Masindi district have raised concerns about the surge in livestock thefts. Statistics in the sub county indicate that 380 cows were stolen between March 2021 and December 2023. The most affected cattle farmers are from the villages of …

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kimengo Health center III in Masindi district is battling an acute drug shortage and medical supplies. The health facility lacks essential medicines such as antimalarials, antibiotics, and medical supplies such as syringes, vaccines, gloves, catheters, and gauze, among others. This is attributed to the overwhelming …