LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | The frantic Premier League holiday program of matches continues on Sunday with six games, which see Liverpool look to extend its lead, while Manchester City continues the search for an elusive win. Liverpool travels to play a West Ham side that is slowly looking more …
Read More »Hundreds join W. Nile Education Trust Fund marathon, raising over shs30m
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 500 people from across West Nile and the Diaspora braved the Saturday morning breeze to participate in a marathon aimed at raising funds to support needy learners. The 2 to 21-kilometer run, held within Arua City, was organized by the West Nile Education …
Read More »Beauty Queens prioritize tackling mental health crisis in northern Uganda
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly crowned Queens representing the face of Gulu City have prioritized tackling the mental health crisis affecting the productivity of the youth in Northern Uganda. The night of December 20, 2024, ushered in three top finalists who competed in the beauty pageant at …
Read More »Poor loan recovery in Kole blamed on political interference
Kole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of Emyooga SACCOs in Kole district have attributed the poor loan recovery rate to political interference, particularly misinformation about the program. Emyooga, a presidential initiative aimed at promoting job creation and improving household incomes, disbursed funds to 33 SACCOs in Kole district in two …
Read More »Boxing Day Night: 30 cows stolen in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 30 cattle were stolen from residents in Butuntumula Sub-County, Luwero District, on the night of Boxing Day. Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, informed Uganda Radio Network (URN) that, following a tip-off from concerned locals, the police deployed officers to search for …
Read More »Over 240 suspected criminals nabbed in Kampala on Christmas and Boxing Day
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 240 suspected criminals were picked in Kampala Metropolitan areas during Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, revealed that most of the suspects were caught in the act of stealing from unsuspecting victims at music shows and church services …
Read More »Masindi Port, Laropi bridge construction to commence next financial year
Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a new bridge at Masindi Port, and Laropi is expected to commence in the next financial year. The Laropi bridge which will be constructed in partnership with the African Development Bank will be 1,200 meters wide across the Nile, 2m shoulders, 2m …
Read More »What gov’t is doing to tame rising public debt
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has outlined plans aimed at reducing its national debt starting in 2027 the year it is forecast to touch 53 percent of the value of the economy (GDP). The country’s national debt stands at 25.6 billion (93 trillion shillings) as of the end of …
Read More »Ssemujju urges parliament to reject efforts to create SFC
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Kira municipality legislator has urged his colleagues in parliament to reject the government’s move to make the elite Special Forces Command-SFC an independent service unit of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an exclusive interview, …
Read More »Arsenal moves second in Premier League after beating Ipswich
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League on Friday after a 1-0 win at home to struggling Ipswich Town. Kai Havertz’s 23rd-minute tap-in after Leandro Trossard’s cross was enough to decide a game that Arsenal dominated from start to finish, with Ipswich managing …
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