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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union (EU) delegation in Uganda has expressed concern over the recent passage of the anti-gay bill by parliament, despite the controversy surrounding it. Speaking at the Europe Day celebrations held in Kololo on Tuesday evening, Jan Sadek, the EU Ambassador, stated that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of Robert Karamagi, who died after being burnt at the home of musician Joseph Mayanja alias Jose Chameleon, is demanding fresh investigations into the circumstances leading to the death of their own. It is alleged that Karamagi, 27, was tied with a rope …

Hoima, Ugana | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations are underway in Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom for the 29th anniversary of the coronation (Empango) of Omukama Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Agutamba Rukirabasaija Iguru. The event, which commemorates the day Iguru ascended to the throne on June 11, 1994, is set to attract thousands of Kingdom subjects …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | The World Bank has expressed concern over the low absorption of funds by local governments implementing the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) Additional Financing project. Out of the US$5.4 billion invested in the program, only 30% of the funds have been absorbed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A study published today by researchers from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the University of Birmingham suggests that a new solution called E-MOTIVE could be a major breakthrough in reducing deaths related to bleeding during childbirth. Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), defined as the loss …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cabinet has approved the proposed amendments to the National Drug Policy and Authority Act, creating a new body responsible for overseeing the quality of agricultural and veterinary health inputs. This role was formerly under the National Drug Authority (NDA). This decision was made following …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Doctors categorized as medical officers special grade or Associate Consultants announced on Tuesday that they have joined ongoing industrial action in which Senior House Officers had laid down tools over non-payment of their salaries. The doctors told a press Conference held in Mulago this …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court has convicted six men for the murder of two South Sudanese nationals, Mohammed Abdallah and Ibrahim Bakhit, the former Manager of Juba City Hotel in Arua Park in Kampala Central Division. The convicts are Jacob Chothembo, a former employee of the private …

  Over 1100 boys and 440 girls from 56 clans will compete in the games Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In partnership with Buganda Kingdom, Airtel Uganda has announced its commitment to support the 2023 BIKA Games which are aimed at boosting talent among the youth in Buganda Kingdom. …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Judiciary has launched a High Court Circuit in Moroto district with the aim of reducing case backlogs and cutting transport costs to Soroti High Court. The Moroto High Court Circuit is intended to serve the nine districts in the Karamoja sub-region and provide …