Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A coalition of civil society organizations advocating for food justice has called on government to immediately ban the sale of junk food in school canteens. The demand, part of a five-point appeal, also includes urgent approval of the draft Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM), enhanced public …
Read More »SOMALIA: 5 feared dead in Ugandan military helicopter crash
KAMPALA | Xinhua | The Ugandan military said Wednesday that one of its helicopters crashed in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, with five of the eight people on board feared dead. Felix Kulayigye, spokesperson for the Ugandan military, told Xinhua by telephone that three of those on board survived, while …
Read More »Ugandan Embassy in Washington hosts prominent Tour Agents in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of highly influential American tour agents arrived in Uganda on Friday, June 20th, for a curated nationwide exhibition to experience and explore Uganda firsthand. The delegation is here at the invitation of Uganda’s Ambassador to the United States- H.E. Ambassador Robinah Kakonge, …
Read More »Museveni warns world leaders on geopolitical effects on global economies
Seville, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has warned of drastic effects on the global economies from the persistent global armed and trade conflicts. He said the “unjustified wars” in different parts of the world were creating uncertainty for global trade and investment. These include the Israel-Palestine conflict, …
Read More »Nandala warns security forces against disrupting FDC primaries, national elections
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) FDC Secretary General, has issued a stern warning to errant security personnel against interfering with the party’s upcoming primaries and the national elections. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with FDC delegates from the Bukedi sub-region …
Read More »NRM EC releases tough campaign guidelines ahead of July 16 elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has issued strict campaign guidelines for Parliamentary, Mayoral, and LC5 aspirants ahead of the July 16, 2025 elections, warning that no candidate will defy the rules without facing consequences. Campaigns officially commenced on Tuesday following the close …
Read More »NRM joint campaigns flop on day one
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint campaigns for candidates vying for elective positions on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket flopped on day one following the party secretariat’s failure to release harmonized campaign guidelines. The joint campaigns, which officially began today for positions including Members of Parliament, Mayors, and …
Read More »Maj Gen Damulira on spot over Kampala violence by NRM gangs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maj Gen Chris Damulira, the Police Director of Crime Intelligence, has come under scrutiny following the circulation of videos showing gangs donning NRM T-shirts assaulting people along streets and roads in Kampala. Since 2020, Maj Gen Damulira has been mobilizing ghetto youth with the stated …
Read More »Kenneth Jogo sheds tears as voters fund campaign
Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenneth Jogo Biryabarema, a contestant in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries for Rubanda East County parliamentary seat, broke down in tears during his campaign launch at Rwere Primary School playground in Bubaare Sub-county, Rubanda District, after voters surprised him with unexpected financial support. …
Read More »Court throws out case against Mufti Mubaje election
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a judicial review application filed by four Muslim faithful challenging the re-election of His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as the Mufti of Uganda. The ruling, delivered via email by Civil Division Judge Benard Namanya, was based …
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