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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have arrested two National Unity Platform (NUP) youth leaders over an alleged planned protest against the first regional Parliamentary sitting in Gulu City. The suspects were picked up Monday morning from the party’s regional offices in Pece-Laroo Division in Gulu City. Their arrest …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Defence Forces has embarked on building a 94 billion shilling state of art headquarters in Mbuya. The ground breaking ceremony was presided over by Chief of Defence Forces Gen Kainerugaba Muhoozi. It will also serve as Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs main …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi-Wine says the recent garbage disaster at Kiteezi was a result of negligence on the part of KCCA and the Museveni government. Kyagulanyi says with all the warnings, the disaster that claimed the lives of Ugandans …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mwanga 2 Magistrates Court has remanded Tabula Lujja, the prime suspect in the murder of Ndiga Clan head Daniel Bbosa Kakeedo, to Luzira Prison. Bbosa was gunned down near his home in Lungujja, a Kampala suburb, on February 24, 2024, by assailants on a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chinese Ambassador to Zhang Lizhong has said his country is to fund to the tune of US$ 5 million (Shillings 18.5 billion) the expansion and renovation of China-Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru. Speaking to senior editors from different media organizations at the Chinese Embassy …

    Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Saturday, running enthusiasts and adventure seekers from around the world gathered in Kasese District for the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon. This event, which attracted participants from over 20 countries, has grown in prominence, with three of its courses receiving certification …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The excitement was palpable as lottery winners visited ITHUBA Uganda’s regional offices in Gulu and Mbale to validate and claim their Uganda LOTTO winnings at the weekend. “I was introduced to the lotto by a friend who had previously won. I never gave up hope, …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women and youth in the Karamoja sub-region have been urged to lead in the fight against climate change. The National Development Plan III and Vision 2040 recognizes that climate change adaptation is vital to increasing household incomes and improving the equality of life of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite a presidential directive to charge manufacturers $5 per unit of electricity consumed, industrialists are advised to remain patient, as the subsidy is still hindered by technical challenges years after the directive was issued. The directive, which is intended to reduce operational costs for …

Jinja, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The resounding success of the inaugural E-mobility Expo in Jinja underscored Uganda’s commitment to a sustainable and electrified future. The event showcased the nation’s progress in transitioning to electric mobility (E-mobility) and highlighted the growing momentum behind this transformative sector. The expo served as a …