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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cultural Head of Inzu Ya Masaba, Umukuuka Mike Jude Mudoma, has sacked his Prime Minister, Ambassador Charles Walimbwa Peke, and replaced him with Paulo Mwambu in a recent cabinet reshuffle. This was revealed by Steven Masiga, the spokesperson of Inzu Ya Masaba, during a …

Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his caution to farmers in the Kigezi region against growing tea, citing the challenges of low returns on small-scale farming. Museveni made the remarks on Friday afternoon while addressing the 2024 International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB) Ugandan Chapter convention held at …

Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Inomo Town Council, Kwania District, have resolved to impose a fine of 100,000 Shillings on parents who keep their children at home as schools reopen on February 2, 2025. The decision was made following a report from the General Purpose Committee, presented …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | General Salim Saleh, the National Coordinator for Operation Wealth Creation, has urged LC5 chairpersons in the Karamoja sub-region to secure and provide land for the construction of an industrialization hub in the region. General Saleh made this call during a recent meeting in Gulu, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the closure of the Kampala Northern Bypass road for six months to facilitate repairs and maintenance. In a statement, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, revealed that Stirling Civil Engineering Limited will resume maintenance …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda commissioned eight multi-million-U.S. dollar Chinese-invested factories, providing direct employment opportunities to thousands of Ugandan people, a top official said here on Monday. David Bahati, minister of state for trade, industry and cooperatives, made the remarks while addressing at the Uganda Media Center on the …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 500 people from across West Nile and the Diaspora braved the Saturday morning breeze to participate in a marathon aimed at raising funds to support needy learners. The 2 to 21-kilometer run, held within Arua City, was organized by the West Nile Education …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly crowned Queens representing the face of Gulu City have prioritized tackling the mental health crisis affecting the productivity of the youth in Northern Uganda. The night of December 20, 2024, ushered in three top finalists who competed in the beauty pageant at …

Kole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of Emyooga SACCOs in Kole district have attributed the poor loan recovery rate to political interference, particularly misinformation about the program. Emyooga, a presidential initiative aimed at promoting job creation and improving household incomes, disbursed funds to 33 SACCOs in Kole district in two …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 30 cattle were stolen from residents in Butuntumula Sub-County, Luwero District, on the night of Boxing Day. Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, informed Uganda Radio Network (URN) that, following a tip-off from concerned locals, the police deployed officers to search for …