20,000 farmers in Karamoja have been beneficiaries Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Sasakawa Africa Association Uganda, a not-for-profit organisation that works with smallholder farmers in Africa to develop resilient and sustainable food systems, is changing the lives of farmers in Uganda at a time of increased food scarcity. Sasakawa …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | George Muwonge, a primary three dropout is the new deputy speaker of Mukono district following his election on Friday. The seat became vacant following the resignation of the former deputy speaker. Muwonge, who represents Kyampisi Sub County, secured 24 votes, defeating Isaac Kitongo, a …

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | A tragic accident involving four vehicles in Nakasongola has left six people severely injured. The incident took place on Saturday evening around 5:00 pm at Namayonjo village in Nakasongola District along the Kampala-Gulu Highway. According to Sam Twineamazima, the Acting Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kapchorwa Central Police Station is currently holding a man on charges of impersonating a doctor, conducting illegal treatments, and extorting money from patients at Kapchorwa Hospital. According to Fredmark Chesang, the Sipi Region Police Spokesperson, the suspect, identified as Silas Sukoria, a 34-year-old resident …

  Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Vincent Katutsi and Anne Abeja were crowned Absa Captain’s Bell tournament winners at the par 72, Kitante course on Saturday. Katutsi, carded 66 nett to beat a strong field of 200 golfers and claim the overall Men’s title. Abeja, was in blistering form …

London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT |  Manchester City have been crowned Premier League champions for the third year in succession. Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat away at Nottingham Forest means City now have an unassailable lead with three matches left to play. It’s the fifth time in six season Man City have …

Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY |  Marvin Kibirige held his nerve to claim his second title in his Pro career here today at the par 72 Kitante course. He shot a closing round of 3 over par 75 with a total score of 138 strokes to win the pro category …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has teamed up with Busoga Kingdom cultural leaders to reduce the rate of new TB infections within the sub-region. Busoga region registered 1,167 new TB infections in 2022. Records show that several victims were unaware of the exact source of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Public Service has said that the many complaints by retired public servants about delayed or denied pension payments turn out to be false. Every year, the total pension amounts payable to retirees increase by several billion shillings as more workers reach …

Kalongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A light aircraft carrying UPDF soldiers has crash landed in Kalongo Town Council, Agago District. The incident happened on Friday at around 11:30 am at Bardege Cell, near Kalongo Airstrip runaway. Elijah Olaa LCIII Chairperson Kalongo Town Council said that the Aircraft Skyvan category …