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How NUP and NRM sit at opposite ends of political spectrum COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | The unfolding generational divide between candidates of the ruling NRM party and its archrival, the National Unity Platform (NUP) could become the leading marker of the 2025-2026 election season currently playing out. A …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has hailed Lady Justice Sarah Langa Siu for her unwavering dedication, integrity, and outstanding contribution to Ugandan’s judiciary. This was at a Thanksgiving ceremony held in honor of Justice Langa at her home in Kabosa Village, Kwapa Sub-county, Tororo …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in the Karamoja sub-region are concerned about the increasing number of school-going children abandoning education to roam the streets and engage in hazardous labor in search of food and income for their families. Despite ongoing campaigns to promote education, high poverty levels and …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Agriculture officials have been reminded that securing women’s land rights is essential for building resilient food systems and addressing food insecurity across the East African region. “Women with secure land rights are more likely to adopt climate-smart agriculture, diversify income, and educate their …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This year’s MTN-Masaza cup tournament has been dedicated to raising voices against teenage pregnancies in the Busoga kingdom. MTN-Masaza cup is an annual competition where youths from different chiefdoms showcase their footballing talents. Busoga Kingdom’s 2nd Deputy Premier, Osman Noor, says that, since football …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moroto district local government has handed over five hand-pump boreholes to the communities to address water scarcity and access to clean water. The new boreholes were handed over to the communities in the villages of Ariu, Lokitela Kepopong and Nakonyen under Tapac Sub County, …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 300 exhibitors have turned up at the ongoing national agricultural show. This year’s 31st agricultural show, which kicked off on Friday, is running under the theme of “technological innovations driving farm wealth,”. The acting agricultural show spokesperson, Alex Mugotanyi, says that, after realization …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Soroti City are facing increasing pressure to expedite investigations into a series of murders. The recent case involves a couple, identified as Steve Olee and Leah Adiango, who were found dead in their house in Old Akisim Cell, Pamba Ward. According …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum General Hospital has received a mobile X-ray machine. The machine, equipped with computer-aided software, is designed to enhance Tuberculosis (TB) screening and diagnosis in the district and beyond. The hospital had been without a functional X-ray machine for nearly two years, forcing patients …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people have been arrested for allegedly being behind a series of recent armed robberies in Kisoro district.  Gerard  Irankunda alias Ndereya and Vallence Habyarimana were arrested on Friday from  Karumena and Kisoro hill villages in Kisoro municipality during a joint intelligence operation. On …