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Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Persistent shortage of clean and safe water is posing a major health risk to communities in Amolatar district.  The district faces a deepening water crisis, where dozens of water points have submerged, leaving communities desperate for clean water. Out of the 561 domestic water …

Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several farmers in Agago District are grappling with losses after Groundnut Rosette Disease, which wiped out hundreds of acres of their groundnut fields. Groundnut Rosette Disease is a disease that spreads through aphid vectors and severely stunts and distorts groundnut crops, leading to very …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 14 people are hospitalized following a suspected outbreak of cholera in Elegu Town Council in Amuru district, a busy border point between Uganda and South Sudan. Milton Okello, the district Surveillance Focal Point person, said the suspected cases were detected on July …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has commissioned a newly expanded Karibuni Executive Business Lounge at Entebbe International Airport, designed to cater to Uganda’s growing aviation traffic and enhance comfort for premium travelers. Inaugurated by Works and Transport Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been nominated unopposed to contest for both the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairmanship and as the party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2026 general elections. Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, officially nominated Museveni for both …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies in Kampala arrested a group of suspected gang members near the NRM offices ahead of President Museveni’s nominations. A group of more than 10 individuals wearing NRM t-shirts attempting to access the Kyadondo NRM headquarters were intercepted by a joint security team, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has announced the commencement of biofuel blending in Uganda starting in August. This move displays Uganda’s commitment to move with the globe regarding climate change prevention, mitigation and adaptation, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. Biofuel blending is the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, Theodore Ssekikubo, has petitioned the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Legal Department, seeking to nullify the nomination of his opponent, Brigadier (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande, over alleged lack of the academic qualifications required to contest for Parliament. In his petition submitted on …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has suspended joint campaign activities in Sembabule, Bundibugyo, and Rwampara districts, citing distinct challenges affecting each area. In Sembabule, joint campaigns have been halted in Rwemiyaga and Mawogola West constituencies due to entrenched political divisions. …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has disqualified retired UPDF Captain Daudi Ruhinda Maguru from contesting as the party’s presidential flag bearer in the 2026 general elections. Maguru, who had hoped to challenge incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the NRM ticket, was turned away …