Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The planned expansion of the palm oil project has sparked off sharp land disputes in Masaka district. The dispute is pitying close to 1,000 residents of Nakigga, Kasanje, and Birinzi in Bukakata sub-county, and four people who claim to be the owners of the land …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dfcu bank has launched a home loans campaign- aimed at driving up home ownership among its customer base in Uganda and the Diaspora, through provision of affordable financing solutions. The enhanced proposition gives existing and potential customers the option to purchase homes at an …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Climate Change Action East Africa (CCAEA) and the International University of East Africa (IUEA) have announced that they will be holding the Food Security Symposia and Expos annually in the capitals of the East African Community Partner States as the most imperative way of …

Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bundibugyo district leaders have questioned the manner in which the government is compensating victims of disasters in the country. They say that Bundibugyo has witnessed the reoccurrence of major disasters including mudslides and floods, since 2019 but to date, the victims have never been considered …

London, UK | XINHUA | Rishi Sunak, former chancellor of the exchequer of the United Kingdom (UK), on Monday won the ruling Conservative Party’s leadership contest. He will replace Liz Truss as the country’s new prime minister. Sunak was the only contender who secured the required backing of 100 lawmakers by …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s top long-distance runners Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo, will feature in the National Cross Country Championships. The two are currently preparing in Kapchorwa ahead of the run slated for December 10th at Tororo Golf Course. Cheptegei who couldn’t take part in the Great North …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement-NRM party leaders in Fort Portal have distanced themselves from the letter that was written by a section of NRM councilors requesting the National Unity Platform NUP leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, to hold a charity concert with the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders from the Karamoja region are mobilizing for increased investments in the area, as a way of solving the persistent problems experienced by local communities. In a meeting held in Kampala on Saturday under the theme; “the Karamoja Spotlight,” aimed at creating more awareness about …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB is seeking options on how to end impersonation in national examinations. UNEB has observed that impersonation is emerging as the new most sophisticated way of malpractice with candidates hiring people to write their exams. For instance, two of the three …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Muslims under the Lango Muslim Community (LMC) have joined the Kibuli faction under the leadership of Sheikh Shaban Galabuzi, the Supreme Mufti. The faction which is currently occupying Lira Primary School land is led by Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf Balinda, the Supreme Kadhi-Lango. …