Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at Makerere University have released new research findings on Nodding disease declaring that the epidemic left more than 10% of sufferers severely disabled. Releasing the findings on Tuesday, Richard Idro a Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health told journalists that they have also found …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mpondwe-Lhubiriha fish market in Kasese District has been re-opened, more than three years after its closure. The fish market neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo was closed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to stop the virus from spreading further. Before …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Cranes will miss two key players in their Group G FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier tie against Botswana. The Uganda Cranes, who have already collected three points from two matches played, will host the Zebras of Botswana in the refurbished Mandela National Stadium, …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandans are celebrating the historic win of their national cricket team against Papua New Guinea at the ongoing T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA. After losing the opening Group C match to Afghanistan, the Uganda Cricket Cranes fought back to defeat Papua New …

Religious and cultural leaders must lead on the path of strengthening and guiding the family COMMENT | JOSHUA KITAKULE | In today’s rapidly changing world, the traditional African extended family structure stands as a beacon of resilience and strength amidst modern challenges. While divorce rates rise and parenting struggles intensify, the …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese District has registered five suspected cases of the Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). The suspects have been admitted at Bwera Government General Hospital. Stephen Bagonza, the acting Kasese District Health Officer-DHO says blood samples have been collected from the suspected cases and taken to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDEN T | Renowned philanthropist and businessman Steven Keddi has underscored the importance of religious cooperation and mutual tolerance in fostering peace and nation building. The Entebbe based Keddi, an Anglican, was speaking at a farewell luncheon he sponsored for about one hundred Muslims heading for Mecca …

NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya on Wednesday set up a campaign secretariat to work with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in his bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. The campaign will be led by highly experienced and knowledgeable officers, said Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for …

Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja was on Wednesday launched the Namagumba-Budadiri-Nalugugu road project. The ceremony took place at at Budadiri girls Secondary School in Sironko district. The Prime Minister flagged off the construction of the 39 km road, expected to cost over sh.129 billion with …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health experts in Mbarara City have expressed concern that people living with HIV in care are dropping out. The HIV focal person in Mbarara City Dorcus Twinabaitu to a media training session on Tuesday that many young women and girls stop their treatment a few …