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Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is looking for land to expand the runway at Kisoro Aerodrome to enhance its capacity to handle larger aircraft. The runway is just 1.2 kilometers long and can only handle small planes like 7-seaters, yet UCCA says, there is …

 Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup semi-finals delivered a spectacle yesterday, as Burahya Isaza Team snatched a thrilling 1-1 (4-3) aggregate win over Ntoroko Isaza Team, clinching their spot in the finals. The second leg saw Ntoroko edge ahead with a 1-0 win, thanks to …

Vatican | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker of Parliment Anita Among last week had a private audience with Pope Francis in the Vatican, where she introduced to the world her twins. The Bukedea Woman MP met Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Vatican, who led her to the Pope …

The government is pushing for cleaner fuel options. But costs and traditions stand in the way of change. KAMPALA, UGANDA  | Edna Namara  Global Press Journal Uganda |  Gertrude Arineitwe spreads out her green polythene bag at the charcoal shelter. The charcoal seller, a woman from whom Arineitwe has bought charcoal for the past …

Butebo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni on Thursday launched the first Bukedi development plan intended to alleviate household poverty. The plan was developed by a Think Tank composed of eminent persons in the seven districts of the Bukedi region including Budaka, Butaleja, Butebo, Busia, Kibuku, Pallisa, and Tororo. The …

Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Last year’s MTN Busoga Masaza Cup top goal scorer, Ashiraf Amuke, demonstrated why he’s a strong contender for this year’s Golden Boot by scoring the fastest-ever goal in the tournament’s history. Amuke netted the winning goal within the 40th second, leading holders Busiki to a …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority has closed 51 drug shops and impounded medicines worth 35 million shillings from Greater Luwero. Early this week, NDA and Police embarked on a compliance enforcement operation targeting drug outlets in the districts of Nakaseke and Nakasongola. According to Dr Sam …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s representatives to the CECAFA Women’s Champions League zonal qualifiers;  Kawempe Muslims have set a new record for the highest number of goals scored in a single match at the ongoing zonal qualifiers. The Kawempe-based club delivered a resounding 10-0 victory over Djibouti’s FAD FC …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rotary Club of Mukono-Namilyango made a significant impact at the annual Rotary Cancer Run, marking a milestone as it participated in the event for the first time since its recent charter. The club’s enthusiastic involvement was complemented by a community clean-up initiative in Seeta …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The announcement of Canon Jackson Frederick Baalwa as the new Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala has sparked several questions among those unfamiliar with the intricacies of the role and the election process. On August 13, Canon Baalwa was introduced as the fifth Assistant …