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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda will proudly host the Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025 from October 6 – 10 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in a landmark event expected to draw over 1,000 delegates, including three Heads of State, ministers, youth leaders, and development partners from across Africa and the …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a joint effort to advance reproductive justice litigation, Reach A Hand, Uganda and Afya na Haki organized the 3rd Annual Reproductive Justice Litigation Dialogue, dubbed:GN Trybe Billi Now Now Pre-Youth Baraza, to discuss and address issues of unsafe healthcare, restrictive laws, and discriminatory practices …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has unveiled the Kampala City Festival 2025. The festival will showcase the city’s culture, innovation, and sustainability while boosting its economic and tourism prospects. The event, which was launched on Wednesday with much fanfare at the KCCA headquarters, has …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chaos erupted at KACITA offices after outgoing chairperson Thaddeus Musoke Nagenda refused to step down and attempted to forcefully access the office. On Tuesday, KACITA appointed Hajji Issa Ssekitto as the substantive Acting Chairman of the association, replacing Musoke, who has been KACITA chairperson …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |   In a bid to promote Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and road safety among riders, Reach A Hand, Uganda and United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union (UBBRCU) have launched a campaign to advance SRHR and curb road safety among boda boda riders. The campaign, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has set Friday to deliver its ruling on a fresh bail application filed by opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused Obeid Lutale, who are seeking release on mandatory bail. The date was fixed by Justice Emmanuel Baguma of …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom is mourning the deaths of nineteen market vendors who perished in a road crash on Tuesday night in Hoima district.  The crash occurred on Tuesday at 11 p.m. at Nyabago cell, in Kigorobya Town Council, along the Hoima-Buliisa Road. 13 other …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NRM Election Disputes Tribunal has delivered 46 Rulings arising from the first batch of Petitions from the elections of MPs in the party primaries. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at the tribunal offices, Tribunal Chairperson John Musiime described the day’s release as a major …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For decades, Uganda’s rapidly urbanizing towns and cities have struggled under the burden of mounting garbage, as outdated waste infrastructure buckles under the pressure. Overflowing dumpsites, clogged drainage systems, and rising health risks have become daily challenges for communities. Now, a transformative initiative is …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., the company spearheading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rotary to support the implementation of the EACOP Green Schools Initiative. The MoU establishes a …