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KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The  Uganda Cranes celebrated their return to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, with a 1-0 victory against Botswana in their third Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Thousands of fans who stormed the stadium to cheer the home boys will have …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has launched a paramilitary force to enforce environmental laws and avert related crimes in the country, authorities said Friday. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the state-owned environmental watchdog, said that the Environment Protection Force (EPF) was formed in line with the country’s laws. …

Bududa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bududa Resident district commissioner,  Africano Aharikundira on Friday handed over the newly constructed Bumusi Health Center III to Nalwanza Sub County. The government in 2021 embarked on the construction and upgrade of Bumusi Health Center III from Health Center II. This was in fulfillment …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda on Friday experienced a nationwide power blackout for a better part of the afternoon, bringing several businesses to a standstill across the country. Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL) announced via its official X handle, formerly Twitter that the nationwide power blackout followed a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at Makerere University have released new research findings on Nodding disease declaring that the epidemic left more than 10% of sufferers severely disabled. Releasing the findings on Tuesday, Richard Idro a Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health told journalists that they have also found …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICEA LION Group has marked 25 years of service in Uganda with a grand celebration at Mestil Hotel Kampala. Industry leaders, employees, and stakeholders gathered to join CEA LION Group commemorate its 25th anniversary in Uganda  and celebrate the company’s remarkable journey marked by growth, innovation, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced its first-ever mental health-focused project in Uganda, providing funding to the tune of 1 million dollars. A statement released by the US Mission in Uganda on Thursday indicates that the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Vivo Energy Uganda has today rewarded 20 lucky customers with school fees for their children as part of the ‘Kigwera Ku Shell’ back-to-school promotion for the second school term of the year. The ‘Kigwera Ku Shell’ promotion, aimed at supporting customers during the back-to-school season, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council has announced the sighting of the crescent moon. This sighting confirms that Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on June 16. During Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, Muslims pray together, engage in charity work, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Appearing on television often blurs the lines between a performer’s on-screen persona and their real-life identity. Renowned actors like Hellen Lukoma, Housen Mushema, Anne Kansiime, and Jason Statham exemplify this phenomenon. Their compelling characters on screen seamlessly intertwine with their authentic personalities, making it …