Elegu, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT |  The majority of tracks carrying grain from Uganda to South Sudan have passed aflatoxin tests, according to the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). Out of the 23 tracks and 27 contested consignments tested so far, 18 tracks and 22 consignments have successfully …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Raphael Magyezi, the Local Government Minister, has ordered the arrest of some officials and a fresh allocation of lockups and stalls in Kabale’s new central market. Magyezi made this announcement during a meeting with disgruntled vendors while presenting the findings of an investigative committee …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Registrar of Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Ronald Lutunde, has called upon three claimants of the political slogan ‘Omalako Jaja Tova Kumain’ to provide evidence substantiating their claims. The claimants include social media critic Frank Gashumba, Lwengo District LC V Chairperson, and the NRM …

Moscow, Russia | AGENCIES |  Russia has suspended the participation in the Black Sea grain export deal, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday. The Initiative on the Safe Transportation of Grain and Foodstuffs from Ukrainian ports, also called the Black Sea Grain Initiative,is an agreement among Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and …

Rwampara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Rwampara district are hunting for 17 suspects who escaped from the police cells on Sunday night. The Rwampara Central police station is located in Nyeihanga Town Council along the Mbarara Kabale Highway. The Rwampara Resident District Commissioner Jane Muhindo has identified the …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fifteen people are confirmed dead following a fatal accident along the Kagadi-Fort Portal road. The incident took place around 9 pm on Sunday at Kyamutunzi village near River Muzizi in Muhorro town Council, Kagadi district. The accident involved a trailer registration number UAD …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Women from the Great Lakes region have held an inception meeting on ‘Women leading on peace and Justice ‘organised by ActionAid Australia and ActionAid International Uganda. The meeting held 9th to 12th July at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, was held to discuss …

✳ Rwanda 0 Uganda 1 (Uganda win 4-3 aggregate) Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Women’s National Team, the Crested Cranes secured a hard fought win over Rwanda to storm the second round of the 2024 Paris Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Qualifiers. Supported by many fans including Prime Minister Robinah …

COMMENT | JESSE NTALE | Online gaming is slowly but steadily taking root in Uganda and is breaking the stereotype that; all gaming is gambling. Online gaming commercial centers are subtly competing with, if not replacing internet cafes, especially for those who cannot afford to download their preferred games on …

Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Resistance Movement (NRM) councilors in Kamuli district local government have sacked their caucus chairperson, Chris Wabwire over what they claim is his newfound allegiance to the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP)-party. Wabwire is the Mbulamuti sub-county male councilor. Led by Maxwell Kuwembula, the …