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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed support for the European Union’s regulations aimed at only accepting coffee exports from registered farmers and those grown on non-deforested lands. Recently, the European Parliament approved a landmark deforestation law banning imports into the European Union of coffee, beef, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) National Chairperson has suspended Deputy Mufti Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo following a petition endorsed by 15 members of the national executive committee. The suspension, effective immediately, requires Ssemambo to receive only half his salary until the impeachment process concludes. “Be …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabale district authorities have warned butchers and the public against importing animals and animal products from regions affected by Anthrax as Christmas and New Year celebrations approach. Kabale, heavily reliant on animal products from districts like Ankole, Lyantonde, and Ssembalule, faces a risk of …

Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TA lightning strike claimed the lives of two children in Rubanda district on Friday. Treasure Arinda, a 13-year-old son of Vincent Wednesday and a primary five pupil at Kacherere Primary School, and Elia Mwebesa, also 13 years old and son of Patrick Barigigye, residents of …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s renowned long-distance runner, Joshua Cheptegei, has expanded his support to football in the Sebei Sub-region, aiming to identify and empower youth talent beyond athletics. In an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network, the world and Olympic Champion expressed his belief that the youth in …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Mbale City, the police have apprehended a man suspected to be the ringleader behind the theft of motor vehicle number plates in the city and its environs. The suspect Abdullah Manira,36, was captured at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. He was lured there under the pretense …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 400 kiosk owners operating along Ntare Road in Mbarara yesterday morning stormed the offices of Mbarara City Council protesting their eviction. The Kiosk Owners were given an ultimatum to vacate the area within seven days or face maximum force. However, the welders operating …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni says that he is not bothered by the pressure from Western nations over his decision to sign the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law, saying that while others may worry, he does not. Museveni assented to the bill on May 26th, 2023, imposing …

Ibanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ibanda Resident District Commissioner Caleb Tukikiriza has lifted the temporary ban on overnight activities. The ban had been imposed as a result of a security threat in the area, particularly following the recent attack on the neighboring Kamwenge district by suspected Allied Democratic Forces …

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakasongola District Council has passed a resolution banning the Security Committee from recommending applicants for the award of tenders to collect dues from the cattle markets. The District Security Committee recently resolved to screen applicants before they are selected by the Procurement Officer for …