Vientiane, Laos | THE INDEPENDENT |    The Vientiane-Vangvieng section of the China-Laos expressway, the first highway in Laos jointly constructed by the Lao government and China’s Yunnan Construction and Investment Holding Group (YCIH), was inaugurated on Sunday. The opening ceremony was held simultaneously in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Kalerwe, a Kampala slum famous for the fruits, vegetables and meat market got its name from the Uganda Railway in the early 1920s.  After construction of Luzira-Kampala six-kilometer railway line in 1914, which took two years because “one of the British builders (was) corruptly selling …

  Entebbe, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Close to 50 people who traveled to meet or see off travelers at Entebbe International Airport over the weekend were turned away. It followed a statement issued by Uganda Civil Aviation Authority-UCAA on Saturday indicating only three people including the air bound passenger will …

Kasese, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Independent presidential candidate, Joseph Kabuleta has pledged to give free titles to all persons holding land in Rwenzori Region to end land grabbing.  Addressing voters in Kasese on Sunday, Kabuleta blamed most of the land conflicts in the region, which often result in deaths on …

Kalangala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | MV Kalangala has added an extra trip because of the increased number of travelers to Ssese Islands as the festive season draws closer. On Sunday, the vessel changed its voyaging time from Lutoboka in Kalangala to Nakiwogo in Entebbe to allow for a third trip.   …

Kyotera, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The burial of the late Kyotera Woman Member of Parliament, Robinah Nakasirye Ssentongo at Lwankoni B village in Lwankoni Sub-county turned into a battle field between two Democratic Party-DP leaders. The drama started after Ssentongo’s casket was lowered in the grave following a requiem service …

Kyotera, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Democratic Party (DP) leadership and supporters in Kyotera district have approved Late MP Robina Nakasirye Ssentongo’s daughter Fortunate Rose Nantongo to replace her in the ongoing race for Kyotera Woman Parliamentary seat. The decision comes amid preparations to lay her body to rest on Sunday. …

Kamwenge, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Kamwenge district is seeking 46 Billion Shillings to end the problem of lack of access to clean water.   According to the Kamwenge district Assistant Water Officer, Michael Byamukama, access to clean water in urban areas is about 70 per cent but in rural areas, some …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Music promoters and concert organizers have defiantly responded to the ban released by police warning to arrest whoever is intending to participate in parties organized in the Christmas festive season and said they will continue with their programs and organize. On Thursday Police warned event’s …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Newly appointed Deputy Inspector General of Police Major General Paul Lokech on Friday appeared before Parliament’s appointment committee.  President Museveni appointed Lokech Deputy IGP replacing Major General Muzeyi Sabiiti. Loketch comes to the helm of Police leadership with vast experience fighting Al Shabab forces …