Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) reveals that a significant number of mothers are still contracting the virus during pregnancy and breastfeeding, passing it on to their babies. Dr. Daniel Byamukama, who heads HIV prevention at UAC, stated …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In response to the challenges posed by climate change and its unpredictable impact on farming seasons, Nebbi district is set to benefit from the installation of a weather forecast station. The initiative is part of a project being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The King of Alur, His Royal Majesty Ubimu Philip Olarker Rauni III, has called on all Alur people and those living within the Alur Kingdom to focus on unity, hard work, and development in 2025. In a press release dated December 25, 2024, issued by …

LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Liverpool extended its lead at the top of the Premier League after coming back from a goal down to win 3-1 at home to Leicester City on Thursday. The last match on a busy Boxing Day fixture list kicked off with Jordan Ayew putting Leicester …

Cheer for even longer with DStv and GOtv’s biggest festive gift coming your way: 72 hours of all channels, all content, all yours GOtv, DStv spread holiday cheer with an unforgettable gift of entertainment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This festive season, GOtv and DStv are turning up the holiday …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Straight Talk Foundation, with support from Welt Hunger under the Grow Together project, has trained 152 women in financial literacy across Napak and Moroto districts.The nine-month training focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills, and the production of reusable pads. The project targeted vulnerable women to …

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Acholibur Town Council, Pader District, arrested 29 suspected criminals on Christmas night during a night patrol aimed at maintaining law and order during the festive season. According to Inspector of Police Joe Oloya, the Aswa East Regional Public Relations Officer, the arrests were …

  Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA has unveiled the newly upgraded Elena Camp, an ultra-modern facility set at 4,500 meters above sea level in the heart of the Rwenzori Mountains. Elena Camp, surrounded by glaciers and rugged trails, serves as the final stop for climbers heading to Margherita …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A daring ambush on Christmas Eve has left Kitgum police scrambling to recover a government motorcycle stolen from the Gombolola Internal Security Officer (GISO) of Palabek Abera Sub-county. The incident occurred along the Kitgum-Palabek road, in Bajere South village, Lamit Parish, Labongo Akwang Sub-county, …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 12 suspected criminals were apprehended on Wednesday during an operation conducted by the Tororo Territorial Police. Johnson Moses Mugwe, the Bukedi South Regional Police Spokesperson, stated that the operation was prompted by a surge in cases involving house and shop break-ins, theft of property, …