Kitgum, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum district has received 1.68 billion shillings under the Presidential initiative on Wealth and Job Creation Initiative, EMYOOGA. Kitgum Resident Commissioner William Komakech who is also the district Emyoga program coordinator says the funds have been disbursed to the three constituencies of Chua East, Chua …

Arua, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Simon Mwaka, the Democratic Party –DP candidate for the Aruu North County parliamentary seat in Pader district has finally been cleared for nomination after a month-long legal battle with the Electoral Commission. Mwaka took on the Commission after the Pader District Registrar blocked his nomination …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | At the resumption of studies for finalist classes, scientists called on parents and schools to ensure learners are feed with nutritious meals to boost their immunity just in case they are infected with COVID-19.  They recommended fruits and vegetables and foods that are lean on …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | More than 50 per cent of parliamentary candidates in the 2021 elections are Independents, according to data compiled by Uganda Radio Network.1338 of the 2,659 parliamentary candidates are Independents representing 50.3 per cent.  The remaining 1,321 comprise the National Resistance Movement (NRM) 487 candidates, Forum …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Legal Aid Service Providers Network Uganda-LASPNET wants Uganda Law Society and Uganda Law Council to convene an extraordinary meeting of all lawyers to discuss the rule of law in the country.  Addressing journalists at the LASPNET secretariat in Kampala over the weekend regarding the …

Bushenyi, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Tarsis Kabwegyere has lashed at his National Resistance Movement-NRM party rival, Mbwatekamwa Gaffa for attacking his campaign agents. The two are vying for the Igara West parliamentary seat. Kabwegyere’s claims come a few days following the release of his two agents who were allegedly …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Head of the Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis has mourned the passing of the retired Archbishop of Tororo Archdiocese, James Odongo. Archbishop Odongo, 89, who was the first Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tororo died on Friday morning at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala. …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | A Uganda People’s Defence Forces Captain is in financial shock after being fleeced of 35 million shillings in a fraudulent land sale. Capt Moses Katumba in his statement at Kampala Central Police Station, says he was approached by one Saava Kagimu claiming he was selling …

Apac, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Akokoro Sub-County of Apac District have said they expect Gen. Henry Tumukunde to return Maruzi Ranch to them if he becomes president. The farmers were meeting Gen. Tumukunde at a campaign meeting in Awila Parish during his campaign tour of Lango on Friday. …

Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT |   Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane faces the first of three vital games that will decide his future at the club when his side travel to play Sevilla on Saturday afternoon. Real Madrid make the trip to the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium after a dreadful week …