Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Head coach of Rwanda Premier League side AS Kigali has warned that KCCA FC ahead of their first leg match of the CAF Confederation Cup in Kigali on Wednesday at the Nyamirambo Stadium. Eric Nshimiyimana told Uganda Radio Network (URN) on phone that they are …

Kyegegwa, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Police have blocked the Forum for Democratic Change -FDC presidential candidate, Patrick Amuriat, from campaigning in Kyegegwa and Kamwenge districts.  According to the Electoral Commission -EC presidential campaign program, Amuriat was supposed to hold his first campaign rally in Tooro Sub-region starting with Kyegegwa district.   …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Transport fares to all upcountry destinations have increased as the festive season draws close. In most of the bus terminals and taxi parks visited by our reporters, the transport fares have almost doubled to what was being charged prior to the festive season.  On the …

Mpigi, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Democratic party supporters and leaders in Mpigi district are frustrated by the party presidential flag bearer Norbert Mao skipping the presidential campaigns yet the exercise was given very little time. Although they contend that he is a good public speaker, Mao has not given the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to understand who shot and killed 54 people during the sporadic protests that followed the arrest of presidential candidate, Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, Uganda People Defence Forces –UPDF is also conducting own investigations. Protests which in some areas turned into …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The government of Uganda has toughened the conditions for foreign journalists who intends to cover the forthcoming 2021 general elections with more restrictions. Speaking to reporters at Uganda media center, Jacob Siminyu, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said that apart from …

Sembabule, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Tension is high among voters in Sembabule district over new incidents of campaign violence and voter intimidation ahead of the 2021 general elections. A section of voters and political activists in Mawogola North constituency are complaining about the high levels of coercion and harassment by …

Mukono, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Mukono North County National Unity Platform-NUP parliamentary candidate, Abdullah Kiwanuka has suspended his campaigns citing increased brutalization of his supporters. According to Kiwanuka, at least 15 of his supporters have been assaulted and severely injured since November this year.    Five on his supporters …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |Clerics from outside will not be allowed inside Uganda Prison facilities to celebrate mass with inmates this Christmas because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Uganda Prison Spokesperson,  Frank Baine has revealed. According to Baine, allowing religious gatherings will lead to people converging and increase the chances …

Kasese, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese District local government working with the Office of the prime minster (OPM) has temporarily resettled more than 1500 persons who were displaced by the floods and landslides to Muhokya Sub county. In May up to 1,500 people were displaced when major rivers including Nyamwamba …