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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Gulu District local government has initiated investigations into officials suspected of extorting money from the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model. The District Chairperson Christopher Opiyo Ateker revealed this in an interview with Uganda Radio Network, specifically highlighting incidents in Bungatira Sub County involving …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament was shocked to hear that over 2000 teachers remain undeployed. The matter first came to light during the recent Teachers Day celebration. Minister of State for Education and Sports (Primary Education), Dr Joyce Moriku said in parliament after the matter came up in a …

Bamako, Mali | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes start the post-Micho era today with an international friendly match with Mali during the FIFA international break at Stade du Mars in Bamako. FUFA terminated Cranes Coach Milutin Sredojević Micho’s contract last month following a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mountain Division Field Court Martial sitting at the division headquarters in Muhoti – Fort Portal City has sentenced UPDF Corporal Peter Avugo Lomuro to life imprisonment on two counts of murder and attempted murder. The court martial chaired by Lt. Col. Benon Besigye sentenced Avugo …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators from across the political spectrum have expressed their unease regarding Parliament’s decision to convene the 32nd National Prayer Breakfast scheduled for October 8, 2023, at State House, Entebbe. This year’s National Prayer Breakfast will be held under the theme, ‘Fear not, repent, and …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Many of over 400 supporters of the English Premier League side Arsenal in Amuru district are yet to recover from stomach upsets after consuming food suspected to have been laced with poison. The affected fans experienced severe stomach pains and diarrhea shortly after eating …

Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | After the dismissal of Hansi Flick, former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann has been appointed as the new head coach of the German national team, the German FA (DFB) announced in an official press conference on Friday. The 36-year-old former Hoffenheim, Leipzig and Bayern coach has …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | There is uncertainty regarding the fate of students who will fail the examinations or do not turn up for this year’s Uganda Certificate of Education- UCE Exams. This is as the Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB prepares to administer final examinations under the phasing out …

Masaka, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT  | The Katonga bridge has finally been opened for buses after four months closure for heavier vehicles after the Katonga River burst its banks. “It has been established that the bridge can withstand loading up to 30 tonnes,” said UNRA in a statement on Monday. “As …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2023 Airtel – BIKA Tournament climaxed at Wankulukuku Stadium with Ngonge winning the 2023 championship on Saturday. Ngonge Clan attained the title after defeating Mbogo Clan with a 2- 0 win in football while in netball, Ngeye won with 37 points against Nyonyi’s 36 …