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  Museveni started his speech in his characteristic nonchalant style and somewhat turned to ‘lecturing’ fellow heads of state about Pan Africanism. Nairobi, Kenya  | EMMANUEL WANJALA – THE STAR KENYA |  Uganda President Yoweri Museveni threw guests into stitches while delivering his speech during the official unveiling of Raila Odinga’s …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has joined other leaders in East Africa to support Raila Odinga’s campaign for the African Union Chairmanship. The veteran Kenyan politician, Raila Odinga is competing for the African Union (AUC) post against Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssou, former Mauritius Foreign Minister Anil Kumarsingh …

Nakapiripirit, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority is concerned about the influx of cattle into the Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. It says the presence of livestock in the reserve frustrates tourism activities. Pian Upe located in Nakapiripirit district borders about 8 other districts stretching from Amudat, Moroto, Katakwi, Napak, …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security agencies in Hoima have recovered 36 iron sheets stolen from the Hoima city stadium construction site. The iron sheets, along with other construction materials, including iron bars, were stolen when thugs reportedly raided the construction site of the Hoima city stadium, situated in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has advised former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa, and five of her co-accused, including members of Parliament, that they may consider a plea bargain for the fraud-related offenses against them. Geraldine, along with Igara East …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pilsner Lager, a brand under Uganda Breweries Limited, has made a contribution of Sh100 million towards the 29th Coronation Anniversary preparations . The Coronation anniversary which is traditionally known as Empango is an annual celebration that marks the day Omukama of Tooro, Dr. Oyo …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) party President, Jimmy James Akena has said that the planned regional parliamentary sittings have very little positive impact on the local communities in Uganda. Akena who was in Kaberamaido district for the burial of Emmanuel Andrew Eyadu, one of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new insurance campaign dubbed “There’s Living, and There’s Living Free” campaign has been launched today in Kampala by Jubilee Holdings to equip individuals with the knowledge to make informed decisions that promote wealth growth and financial goals. Jubilee Life Insurance Chief Executive Officer Sumit …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu City is bustling with activity as Members of Parliament (MPs) and other stakeholders decent upon it for the inaugural regional parliament sitting to be held from 28 to 30 August, 2024. This historic event has sparked a wave of activity, from cleaning up the …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Project-affected Persons (PAPs) under the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) in Hoima were blocked by the Police from holding a peaceful demonstration throughout the city. Numbering about three hundred, the protestors planned to storm the offices of the Petroleum Authority in Hoima to …