Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On July 5, 2025, what began as a simple call to action; “Everybody Deserves to Be Smart”, turned into a remarkable display of generosity and shared purpose. Through the Mark & Friends Charity Drive, dozens of community members came together to donate school uniforms, …
Read More »New momentum at Soroti Fruit Factory sparks optimism among farmers, leaders
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Soroti Fruit Processing Factory is undergoing a major revival under its new management, igniting hope and excitement among local leaders and farmers in the Teso sub-region. The Iteso Paramount Chief, Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot, expressed optimism during his first official visit to the …
Read More »Soroti schools urged to prioritize co-curricular activities
SOROTI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Head teachers in Soroti have been urged to prioritize co-curricular activities to support the holistic development of learners. The call follows concern over the low turnout of Universal Primary Education (UPE) schools for a recent five-day scouts training held at Majengo Camping Site in …
Read More »Absa Business Club relaunched with strategic partners to drive trade, innovation and SME resilience
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has officially relaunched its flagship Absa Business Club, an enhanced platform designed to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through holistic business support, strategic networking, and access to regional and international markets. At the heart of the relaunch …
Read More »Opposition posters defaced during Museveni’s PDM tour
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of campaign posters of opposition candidates in Wakiso District have been defaced as President Yoweri Museveni continues his tour of Parish Development Model-PDM projects. His visit has cost candidates their campaign posters. especially those of the National Unity Platform-NUP. In Nansana municipality, where political rivalry …
Read More »Ggoobi: A messy Uganda won’t achieve $500 billion economy target
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has the ability to grow the size of its economy 10 times in the next 15 years, but things have to be done differently, including clearing the mess that characterizes all corners, according to Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of …
Read More »Kadaga rallies Busoga women leaders for NRM CEC post
Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has called on women leaders in Busoga to support her bid for the position of Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) on the NRM’s Central Executive Committee (CEC). Kadaga appealed …
Read More »100 Days of UEDCL: Big promises, blackouts, and boiling frustrations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) marks 100 days since taking over the national power distribution network from Umeme, the company is touting reforms aimed at improving supply reliability. But for many Ugandans, daily power cuts and unanswered calls paint a very …
Read More »Kamoga Land Fraud Case: Supreme Court okays trial of broker
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the prosecution of city property broker Muhamadi Kamoga over allegations of fraud and forgery related to a 200-acre land dispute in Garuga, Wakiso District. In a ruling delivered by Justice Monica Mugenyi, sitting as a Single Judge, the …
Read More »IGG blocks shs13 billion fraudulent land compensation in Sheema
Sheema, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government has blocked a fraudulent compensation claim worth more than 13 billion shillings, averting a potential loss of taxpayers’ money in what officials have described as a “well-orchestrated land fraud scheme.” Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya Turwomwe confirmed on Tuesday that …
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