Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to promote Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and road safety among riders, Reach A Hand, Uganda and United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union (UBBRCU) have launched a campaign to advance SRHR and curb road safety among boda boda riders. The campaign, …
Read More »High Court to decide on Besigye’s fresh bail application on Friday
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has set Friday to deliver its ruling on a fresh bail application filed by opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused Obeid Lutale, who are seeking release on mandatory bail. The date was fixed by Justice Emmanuel Baguma of …
Read More »Bunyoro mourns Hoima-Buliisa truck crash victims
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom is mourning the deaths of nineteen market vendors who perished in a road crash on Tuesday night in Hoima district. The crash occurred on Tuesday at 11 p.m. at Nyabago cell, in Kigorobya Town Council, along the Hoima-Buliisa Road. 13 other …
Read More »NRM Tribunal delivers 46 rulings
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NRM Election Disputes Tribunal has delivered 46 Rulings arising from the first batch of Petitions from the elections of MPs in the party primaries. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at the tribunal offices, Tribunal Chairperson John Musiime described the day’s release as a major …
Read More »Tubikima Waste: Revolutionizing Uganda’s waste management for cleaner, greener cities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For decades, Uganda’s rapidly urbanizing towns and cities have struggled under the burden of mounting garbage, as outdated waste infrastructure buckles under the pressure. Overflowing dumpsites, clogged drainage systems, and rising health risks have become daily challenges for communities. Now, a transformative initiative is …
Read More »Rotary to support implementation of EACOP Green Schools Initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., the company spearheading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rotary to support the implementation of the EACOP Green Schools Initiative. The MoU establishes a …
Read More »40-year-old woman arrested for stealing two-day-old baby
Kasanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mityana have arrested a 40-year-old woman for stealing a two-day-old baby. According to Wamala Region Police Spokesperson Recheal Kawala, the suspect has been identified as Betty Mirembe Kwagala, a resident of Nabukondo in Kasanda District. Kawala says that on Tuesday, at 6 …
Read More »FDC founding member and businessman Garuga Musinguzi dead
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businessman James Garuga Musinguzi has died. Kate Baryayanga, a relative, told URN reporter that Garuga died on Wednesday in one of the hospitals in Kampala. The relative said that the family were planning to take him abroad for specialised treatment. Musinguzi was a founding member …
Read More »HOIMA-BULIISA ROAD CRASH: Hundreds flock mortuary to identify accident victims
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sombre mood engulfed Hoima City mortuary as relatives of the victims of the Hoima-Buliisa road crash accident gathered to identify the bodies. Nineteen people were killed on the spot, while 13 others were critically injured. The crash occurred at 11 p.m. at Nyabago …
Read More »Creative powerhouses set to compete at 4th annual Silverback Awards as regional participation expands
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The race for creative supremacy in East Africa’s marketing and communications industry officially begins as the Uganda Advertising Association (UAA), in partnership with The Loeries, launches the fourth edition of the Silverback Awards. This year’s competition, themed “Elevating the Grind,” promises heightened regional participation and …
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