Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Yahaya Barirega Akankwasah, the Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), has warned residents in the Katonga catchment area to brace for more floods even when the current rains have subsided. According to Dr. Akankwasah, preliminary inspections show an anticipated increase in the …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Musuuza Building Contractors Limited, the construction company building a staff hostel at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, has declined to hand over the completed structure. The contractor cites unpaid extra balance as the reason for their refusal. The staff hostel, valued at Sh7.8 billion, was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Cancer Institute-UCI has acquired five new cancer treatment machines, a measure expected to tackle patient queues at the facility. The newly acquired equipment includes four radiotherapy machines and one Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scan with a CT scan. The SPECT …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda might not get maximum benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unless the cost of doing business in the county and East Africa is worked on, according to the private Sector. The costs cited include in areas of access to finance, quality …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A power struggle continues to unfold at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), with the latest development being the removal of businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba from his position as a representative to the general assembly, the highest legislative body of the council. On Monday, Abubaker …

Beijing, China | Xinhua |  Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held talks with President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea in Beijing. Hailing China and Eritrea’s profound traditional friendship, Xi said the two countries will mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations on May 24 and that over …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that corruption and laxity among the security officers are facilitating the continuous attacks by Karamojong cattle rustlers in the Acholi and Lango sub-regions. President Museveni told Acholi sub-regional leaders and security officials on Monday that the army and …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee on HIV/AIDS and Related Matters has prayed for government intervention to curb the spread of the virus in the border districts of Tororo and Busia. During the committee’s oversight visit to assess the impact of HIV/AIDS amongst the populations with emphasis to …

Nairobi, Kenya |  Xinhua | Kenya’s President, William Ruto, formally unveiled the country’s joint bid with East African neighbours, Uganda and Tanzania, to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals on Monday in Nairobi. Ruto noted the joint bid, dubbed “Pamoja” – the Swahili word for together – is …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A driver employed by the Judiciary, Stanley Kisambira, has been arrested by the police in Kampala to facilitate an investigation into his recorded claims made in audio clips. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Police Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan, the police opened a General …