Arua, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  National Resistance Movement- NRM leaders in West Nile have tasked President Museveni to address the poor roads, health services as he seeks for re-election in the 2021 general elections.  The plea was made on Thursday during Museveni’s campaign address at Muni University Campus in Arua.  …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Petroleum Authority and Uganda Bureau of standards have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in ensuring standards in oil and gas sector. The two bodies in a memorandum signed on Thursday agreed to cooperate in promotion of national standards, testing in verification …

Fort Portal, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Babiito, Tooro Kindom’s ruling clan, has hatched a grand plan to revive what they call a collapsing kingdom due to maladministration. This follows a series of disagreements between Tooro Kingdom administration and Babiito elders over the management of the cultural institution headed by …

Belgrade, Serbia | XINHUA |   Scotland defeated Serbia on penalties in the play-off finals to qualify for the UEFA European Championship on Thursday in Belgrade. After a goalless first half, Ryan Christie shook the net for Scotland in the 52nd minute with a precise shot from 20 meters. The visitors …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The International Criminal Court (ICC) has set January 12, the day it will deliver judgement in a case where the former Sinia Brigade commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army Dominic Ongwen is accused of war crimes. This is according to a press release issued by …

Buenos Aires, Argentina| XINHUA |   Lionel Messi had a goal ruled out by the video assistant referee as Argentina were held to 1-1 draw by Paraguay in their World Cup qualifier here on Thursday. Paraguay took an early lead at La Bombonera through an Angel Romero penalty after Lucas Martinez …

Ntoroko, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Cattle keepers in Ntoroko under their umbrella, Butuku Cattle Marketing Cooperative Society – BCMCS, are seeking government intervention over the persistent floods in the district. Two months ago, floods hit Ntoroko after Lake Albert burst its banks. The floods affected Kanara Town Council where it …

Amuria, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Girls in Amuria district have blamed their parents for contributing to the rising teenage pregnancies registered in the district. They say most parents have exhibited a high level of negligence especially in providing necessities for them. As a result, the girls are compelled to engage …

Kwania, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Kwania District local government offices have been closed to the public after ten staff tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.  The ten were part of 150 people whose samples were taken for testing by a medical team from Lira Regional Referral hospital. Solomon Odur, the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Manufacturers, importers and distributors have accused the Uganda National Bureau of Standards – UNBS of applying the laws selectively, which they say, promotes unfair competition in the economy.  This comes as UNBS prepares to launch enforcement of the new requirements for the sale and labeling …