Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Winnie Nantongo, a gifted poet, is on a mission to channel the emotive power of poetry and storytelling into a force for advocating crucial societal issues. Her recently published second book, “Dining with the Enemy,” is more than a profound exploration of her journey—it …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development has convened a national dialogue to broaden the understanding of social protection for the vulnerable Ugandan population prone to poverty. The national dialogue will take place today at Hotel Africana, Kampala under the theme; “Investment in …

Kivu, DRC  | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan troops in North Kivu province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have paid tribute to a Kenyan soldier who was killed by a bomb in Nyiragongo territory last week. Private Second Class John Ndawo was killed by a bomb fired at the East African …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The death toll from a fire that gutted a dormitory at Kasaana Junior School in Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, Masaka City, has reached four. The incident that happened at 4:00 a.m. also left 11 pupils injured. According to school authorities, the dormitory accommodated 15 children in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cross Cultural Foundation Uganda-CCFU, has started a nationwide campaign to sensitize leaders in new cities on the relevance of safeguarding heritage sites for future tourism purposes. According to CCFU, they have documented heritage sites ranging from old buildings with unique architectural designs, which …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 83% of the 1.6 tonnes of waste collected after the first-ever Bell Lager ObaFest at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo recently was recycled – marking the beginning of an era of environmentally sustainable social events in Uganda. According to a report from Asante Waste …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama has asked Insurance companies to introduce special packages for the armed forces. Rwamirama made the call on Friday during the 4th Annual International Insurance Conference held at Hotel Las Vegas in Mbarara City. The two-day conference has  …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 20-year-old casual laborer has kidnapped a 10-year-old pupil in Kisoro district and is demanding a sh8 million ransom. John Mary Irankunda, a pupil at Nshungwe Primary School and resident of Kanyacucu village, Busengo parish Nyarubuye sub-county, was kidnapped by a Congolese national only …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has increased security measures in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This follows the death of a British and South African tourist couple, along with their guide, who were allegedly killed by suspected ADF rebels two weeks ago. The assailants also …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police has confirmed that two pupils of Kasaana Junior School in, Nyendo-Mukungwe division, Masaka City have died in a fire that burned down a dormitory.  The incident that happened at 4:00am also left 11 pupils injured. The dead have been identified as Aloysius Ahebwa and …