Tororo, Uganda | URN | Sugarcane farmers in Agururu B3 Village, Western Division of Tororo Municipality, have raised concerns over alleged exploitation by Kenyan traders who they accuse of buying their produce at unfairly low prices. The village has in recent years emerged as a key hub for soft red …
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Madi-Okollo, Uganda | URN | A staff establishment status report for Madi-Okollo District has revealed a critical staffing gap affecting service delivery across nearly all departments. The report, compiled by Principal Human Resource Officer Lydia Apiru, indicates that the district currently operates with only 1,020 staff, representing 28 percent of the …
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Tororo, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading financial institution in Uganda, has officially opened its new Tororo Branch, reinforcing its commitment to delivering accessible, efficient, and people-centred banking services across Eastern Uganda. Officials said the new branch forms part of DTB’s broader plan to refine its …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced Agnes Nandutu, the former Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs and the outgoing Bududa Woman Member of Parliament, to four years in prison. The ruling delivered by Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga, marks a significant moment in the government’s crackdown on …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | In many schools, teachers and administrators are increasingly using smartphones to record learners during lessons, dances, games, and other daily activities—then sharing these videos and photos on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Some do it to celebrate school achievements, show “funny classroom moments,” or …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s economy has proven to be stable and shown resilience amid shocks resulting from geopolitical tension, a senior official said here Thursday. Ramathan Ggoobi, permanent secretary of Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, told reporters that the gross domestic product (GDP) growth is …
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Hoima, Uganda | URN | Authorities in Hoima West Division have rescinded the four-month ultimatum for street vendors to relocate to designated markets. The authorities in the city issued a fresh eviction notice directing all street vendors in the area to vacate within seven days. In March, authorities in the …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court has denied an application for temporary bail filed by National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Waiswa Mufumbiro, who had sought release to attend the burial of his wife. Mufumbiro, currently on remand, faces charges of allegedly inciting NUP youth to attack …
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Soroti, Uganda | URN | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has warned its clients to be aware of persons claiming that they can assist them in accessing their benefits. Patrick Ayota, the Managing Director of NSSF, said individuals posing as NSSF employees often lurk around their offices, preying …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has been drawn into a challenging group for the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026. In the draw conducted Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt, the Uganda Cubs were placed in Group B alongside Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon and DR Congo. The CAF U-17 AFCON …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
