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Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The King of Alur, His Royal Majesty Ubimu Philip Olarker Rauni III, has called on all Alur people and those living within the Alur Kingdom to focus on unity, hard work, and development in 2025. In a press release dated December 25, 2024, issued by …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TEIFA Farm in Serere District has resorted to playing music as a method of inducing milk production from its Friesian cows. The music is intended to soothe the cows into a state of serenity, helping them release milk from their udders. Joseph Ijala, the …

Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 16 suspects are in custody at Kagadi Central Police Station for allegedly attacking and stoning the convoy of Owobusobozi Bisaka, leader of the Faith of Unity. According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN), the incident occurred on December 26, 2024, at …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Samuel Odonga-Otto, the former Aruu County MP has shifted his political focus to reclaim his parliamentary seat in the 2026 elections, stepping back from his earlier presidential aspirations. Odonga-Otto believes his leadership will be more impactful in Parliament, where he feels his efforts are most …

Siaya ready to host President Ruto and Uganda’s Museveni Kisumu, Kenya | NTV KENYA | The newly constructed Siaya County Stadium will host two heads of state; William Ruto and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni during its official opening on January 2, 2025, Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced Speaking after inspecting …

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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Straight Talk Foundation, with support from Welt Hunger under the Grow Together project, has trained 152 women in financial literacy across Napak and Moroto districts.The nine-month training focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills, and the production of reusable pads. The project targeted vulnerable women to …

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Acholibur Town Council, Pader District, arrested 29 suspected criminals on Christmas night during a night patrol aimed at maintaining law and order during the festive season. According to Inspector of Police Joe Oloya, the Aswa East Regional Public Relations Officer, the arrests were …

  Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA has unveiled the newly upgraded Elena Camp, an ultra-modern facility set at 4,500 meters above sea level in the heart of the Rwenzori Mountains. Elena Camp, surrounded by glaciers and rugged trails, serves as the final stop for climbers heading to Margherita …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A daring ambush on Christmas Eve has left Kitgum police scrambling to recover a government motorcycle stolen from the Gombolola Internal Security Officer (GISO) of Palabek Abera Sub-county. The incident occurred along the Kitgum-Palabek road, in Bajere South village, Lamit Parish, Labongo Akwang Sub-county, …