Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The country’s poor state of road infrastructure and rising fatalities dominated the plenary sitting in Parliament, with MPs demanding urgent action from government to address funding gaps, stalled road works and worsening road safety conditions. During plenary on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, Speaker of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local musician Douglas Mayanja, popularly known as Weasel is currently hospitalised at Nsambya hospital after allegedly being knocked three times by his wife Sandra Tete. Eye witnesses have told Kabalagala police that Sandra Tete knocked Weasel and caused multiple fractures in one of his …
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LILONGWE, MALAWI | Julius Businge | The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has issued a consumer alert to the general public concerning a major safety recall involving more than 5,000 Ford vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2025. The recall, announced in July 2025 by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, affects …
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Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State House Anti-Corruption Unit is to investigate allegations of leaders forming ghost groups to benefit from the Parish Development Model (PDM) program. Maj Martha Asiimwe, the Head of the RDC Secretariat/Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in the Office of the President who is currently in West Nile Region …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Beinomugisha Denmark Adios, 30, the former Bishop Stuart University Guild President, and Mbarara City South Division Member of Parliament hopeful, has died. Beinomugisha was nominated by the Patriotic Front for Freedom to represent the party in next year’s general elections for the Member of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kigezi region is mourning the death of James Musinguzi Garuga, a prominent businessman and influential figure in southwestern Uganda. Garuga passed away on Wednesday at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala. According to family members, preparations were underway to fly him abroad for specialised treatment. …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda will proudly host the Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025 from October 6 – 10 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in a landmark event expected to draw over 1,000 delegates, including three Heads of State, ministers, youth leaders, and development partners from across Africa and the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a joint effort to advance reproductive justice litigation, Reach A Hand, Uganda and Afya na Haki organized the 3rd Annual Reproductive Justice Litigation Dialogue, dubbed:GN Trybe Billi Now Now Pre-Youth Baraza, to discuss and address issues of unsafe healthcare, restrictive laws, and discriminatory practices …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has unveiled the Kampala City Festival 2025. The festival will showcase the city’s culture, innovation, and sustainability while boosting its economic and tourism prospects. The event, which was launched on Wednesday with much fanfare at the KCCA headquarters, has …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chaos erupted at KACITA offices after outgoing chairperson Thaddeus Musoke Nagenda refused to step down and attempted to forcefully access the office. On Tuesday, KACITA appointed Hajji Issa Ssekitto as the substantive Acting Chairman of the association, replacing Musoke, who has been KACITA chairperson …
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