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Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two SACCOs in Namisindwa district have not received the third phase of Parish Development Model-PDM funds worth 200 Million Shillings. The affected SACCOs are Butiru PDM SACCO located at Bukhabusi Sub County and Burumba PDM SAACO in Bukhaweka town council. Robert Nawubela,  a member …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Olive Kamya, has urged broadcasters in Eastern Uganda to take an active role in the fight against corruption by using their platforms to highlight its dangers and impact on the country’s development. Kamya made the call on Tuesday …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network (URN) at his home in Kapchorwa, eastern Uganda, Olympic Champion Joshua Cheptegei, who won gold in the 10,000 meters, emphasized the importance of successful athletes being “destiny helpers,” describing running as a gift from God. “I am …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has promised to investigate vote rigging claims in the recently concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament. Rose Kabagyeni was declared the flag bearer by the NRM electoral commission, Tang Odoi after garnering 3,9941 …

COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | In Buganda, a kingdom within Uganda, nseenene, the cherished green grasshoppers, are more than just a seasonal snack. With November’s rains heralding their arrival, these insects have become a symbol that bridges both local tradition and global celebrations, as their appearance coincides with the approach of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Division councilors have halted the budgeting process for the FY 2025/2026 demanding full devolution of power to their respective city divisions. The unanimous decision was made at a stakeholders’ meeting attended by the Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA executive committee, councilors, division mayors, and the …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to the Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) program, emphasizing its role in strengthening tax compliance and market integrity. Isaac Arinaitwe, the Ministry of Finance’s Principal Economist, explained that the DTS program, launched in 2019, has been …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Absa Bank Uganda has handed over cash prizes totaling sh100 million to winners from the ongoing card usage campaign dubbed “UGX 200 million can change your story”. The 10 winners used their Absa debit or credit cards for at least five transactions in the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have launched an investigation into a disturbing trend of passengers being sedated and robbed on buses traveling to upcountry destinations. According to Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, three separate incidents have been reported in quick succession, where passengers were drugged and their belongings stolen. …

WELBY: Having sought the gracious permission of His Majesty The King, I have decided to resign. KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has resigned following criticism of his handling of a report into a child abuser who was associated with the Church of England. Justin Welby …