Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has launched a nationwide initiative to sensitize youth ahead of the 2026 general elections. Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission told the press on Monday that the EC is currently in the Elgon region after completing activities in the Bukedi …
Read More »Archbishop Kaziimba asks Govt to release youth arrested for protesting against corruption
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has called on government to release the youth arrested for protesting against corruption in the country. Presiding over the consecration of the new Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese, Rev Canon Jacob Ateirweho at St. …
Read More »UCDA tasks coffee farmers on quality in Hoima
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Hoima district have been cautioned against compromising the quality of their coffee by ensuring that they do not harvest unripe coffee. Rosemary Mukonyezi, the regional coffee extension officer for Hoima sub-region said harvesting raw coffee not only affects the quality of the final …
Read More »Lukaya stuck with sh3.7 billion government market that lacks parking
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A market constructed by the Ministry of Works in Lukaya along the Kampala-Masaka highway in Kalungu district continues to be shunned by the intended beneficiaries. Authorities in the area are confused about what to do with it as it goes to waste under their …
Read More »KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Death toll of garbage dump landslide in Uganda climbs to 21
The names of those retrieved are: 1.Nasser 2. Nuwary Kironde 3. Sam Kajubi 4. Meddy Mubiru 5. Shamon Muhammed 6. Halima Nakalume 7. Mulikedete Phiona 8. 3 months old baby of Mukadete 9. Kasule James 10. Mukose Emmanuel 11. Grace daughter 2 Anne Maria 12. Brenda Kawuki 13. Sharon House …
Read More »WIH launches construction of 2nd cement factory in Buikwe
Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | West International Holding (WIH) has embarked on construction of a $200M cement factory in Njeru, Buikwe that is expected to bring down the price of Ugandan cement when it is completed in September 2025. The factory is the 2nd project after President Yoweri Museveni commissioned another …
Read More »World Water Association hands Uganda’s Dr Mugisha their top award
Toronto, Canada | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha is the latest recepient of the Outstanding Contribution to Water Management & Science award by the International Water Association (IWA). He has won it jointly with India’s G. Mathi Vathanan. Presenting the award for practice to Dr. Mugisha ahead at the …
Read More »Ntoroko Youth: ‘Self-Care’ only hope to curb unwanted, early pregnancies
Ntoroko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Adolescents and young mothers are experiencing significant barriers, including stigma and discrimination to accessing voluntary family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) services at Kanara landing site, Ntoroko District. Although self-care interventions have been shown to reduce such social barriers to family planning and reproductive health …
Read More »KAGAME: Peace in the region is a priority for Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT & TIMES OF RWANDA | President Paul Kagame has started delivering his inaugural speech after being sworn-in at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday. He warned that, “Peace in our region is a priority for Rwanda. Yet it has been lacking, particularly in eastern DR Congo. “But peace cannot …
Read More »KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Top KCC official arrested
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Deputy IGG Ann Twino Muhairwe has ordered the arrest of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Head of Public and Corporate Affairs, Daniel NuweAbiine, for obstructing investigations into the garbage slide at Kiteezi. NuweAbiine reportedly instructed KCCA officers who recorded statements not to sign. The arrests …
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