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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts are underway in the search for a new coach for the Cricket Cranes following the departure of South African tactician Lawrence Mahatlane, whose contract ended at the end of October 2023. According to the advert released by the Uganda Cricket Association (UCA), the successful …

  Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fresh details have emerged about a woman who was killed on Friday in a bar at Janda zone, Namugongo, Kira Municipality.   The victim only identified as Bianca was allegedly hit with a blunt object that caused her death in the wee hours of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary to the Judiciary outlined key priorities for the coming year, emphasizing the completion of ongoing court structures, including those for the Supreme and Court of Appeal, Soroti and Rukungiri High Courts, and the chief magistrates’ courts in Budaka and Alebtong …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Water prices in Luwero Town Council have skyrocketed.  The increase in the water price is a result of the water crisis that hit the area one week ago, which has triggered a significant challenge for residents and businesses alike, as they struggle to find water …

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kikuube District are hunting for two people over acts of mob justice. The suspects are Phillip Kakombabitooke, a resident of Kyamugoba village in Kabwoya sub-county, and Charles Irumba of Kisembya village. The two reportedly mobilized a mob that lynched Julius Kugonza 25, a …

Moroto, Ugandan | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces have registered success following the presidential executive order stopping the charcoal trade. In May 2023, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni issued Executive Order Number 3 to stop the commercialized charcoal trade and stop the Turkana pastoralists from grazing in the Karamoja region. …

Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three children belonging to one family have been poisoned in an act of revenge. The deceased have been identified as John Okodos, 9, Constantine Olupot, 6, and Ignatius Adodo,4, all children of Tom Omudu.  The incident happened in Okudumo Village, Mukongoro Sub County in Kumi …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Taxi Operators in Bwaise have petitioned the park developers Kampala Logistics Center (KALOCEN) Investment for the misconduct of the park chairperson  Francis Ssemakadde Nsobya. The over 300 taxi drivers operating on the stages of Matugga, Luweero, Ssemuto, Mijeera, and Nakasongola accuse Ssemakadde of running the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | She Cranes Head Coach, Fred Mugerwa is confident of the team’s performance ahead of the the Vitality Netball Nations Cup and the Wales Test Series. The She Cranes embarked on preparations for the two invitation tournaments which serve as a consolation after missing out on …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has completed the acquisition of the land allocated for the construction of Kisoro Industrial and Business Park in Kisoro District. This was after the Uganda Investment Authority obtained the land title, and marked the borders, paving the way for the construction works to …