Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) has removed Maj Gen James Birungi from his position as commander of the Mountain Infantry Division, just two months after his appointment. Maj Gen Birungi was transferred from the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) by the Chief of Defence Forces …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists in the West Nile region have been challenged to take proactive measures to ensure their personal safety and security as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Among the key concerns raised are: physical attacks and assault, confiscation or damage of equipment, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Schools and other institutions of learning are advocating for a reduction in the cost of energy-efficient clean cooking stoves as the fight to save the environment intensifies. Many schools, especially those still using traditional three-stone cooking methods, rely heavily on firewood. This dependency contributes significantly …
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Oyam, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Amati A and B villages in Kamdini Sub-County, Oyam District, have welcomed the rehabilitation of a 17-kilometre community access road stretching from Juma Parish to Zambia Parish. The poor state of Amati A-Amati B Road has compelled residents of Juma parish in …
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NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Kenyan President William Ruto appealed for calm and restraint following the outbreak of protests on Wednesday in major towns across the East African country. “I urge all citizens to reject violence and destruction of public property. We have only one Kenya to build, and its …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) regional office in Moroto has raised alarm over inadequate resources, which it says are crippling efforts to manage and investigate human rights violation cases across the Karamoja sub-region. The office has so far registered 445 complaints, with 166 …
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Nairobi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police and thousands of protesters were on Wednesday engaged in running battles in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi and other cities. The protestors are marking one year since last year’s deadly protests against the controversial Finance Bill. The demonstrators gathered in major urban centres including Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has granted a request by lawyer Eron Kiiza to retrieve his passport to enable him to travel abroad for medical treatment. Criminal Division Judge David Matovu on Wednesday ruled in favour of Kiiza, stating that he is not a flight …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Soroti Regional Office has released a disturbing report regarding the conditions of detention facilities in Eastern Uganda. This was after the commission monitored and inspected detention facilities in 17 districts of Teso, Bugisu, and Sebei sub-regions, as well as …
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Stockholm, Sweden | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers around the world are exploring innovations and new technologies for fibers — in textiles, hygiene products and packaging. Cellulose-based textile materials can make the clothing sector more sustainable. Currently, cellulose-based textiles are mainly made from wood, but a study headed by researchers from …
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