Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busoga East police have rescued nine UMEME employees who were deployed to disconnect illegal power lines in Iwumba village in Buwaya Sub County in Mayuge district. The UMEME team descended on the area on Wednesday to crack down on illegal power connections where residents …

As more of Africa’s urban spaces recognise the importance of efficient wastewater treatment, one consultant is advocating public-private partnerships as a way to boost cleaner water, cleaner environments and in some cases, more energy for the continent’s cities. SPECIAL FEATURE | BIRD AGENCY | To Jean James, Africa’s fast-growing and …

FUFA President Magogo urges government to cancel the contracts of the contractors and supervisors and immediately procure experienced service providers in stadium construction, even if it means being obtained from outside Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Federation of Uganda’s Football Association (FUFA) has announced that the Uganda Cranes …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region have recovered 1,121 livestock from cattle rustlers during a week-long operation. The animals were stolen from various parts of Karamoja and were recovered after several tracking operations and sometimes face-offs with the raiders. Michael Longole, the Mt …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A dispute has arisen between the police in Mbale City Industrial Division and the Mbale District Local Government over land in Malukhu. The disputed land measures half an acre and is located opposite the old Mbale district offices near, the Inzu ya Masaba Cultural …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pig farmers and traders in Moyo district are urging the government to lift the ban on the movement and sale of pigs and pig products. Last October, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) imposed a quarantine in Aluru sub-county following an …

Many of Uganda’s small-scale farmers rely on someone else to dry their beans, a practice that keeps them in a cycle of poverty. A new processing factory aims to change that.. Bundibugyo, Uganda | Patricia Lindrio – Global Press Journal Uganda |  It’s harvest day on Edson Sabite’s 4-acre cocoa plantation …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Azawi, who will be doing her maiden performance alongside her entire Double Black band at the annual Blankets and Wine’s lifestyle event at the Lugogo Cricket Oval on April 30th, has released a new banger called, “Ten over Ten”. “Ten Over Ten” is a …

Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | The warring parties in Sudan have agreed to a three-day ceasefire starting midnight on Monday, as many countries are racing to evacuate civilians from the battle-scarred African country. “Following intense negotiation over the past 48 hours, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support …

Washington, US | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for re-election for the presidency in 2024, seeking another four years in the White House, according to an online campaign video. “Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up …