Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters in Lwengo district has asked the party to be cautious with joint campaigns for the party’s primary elections, warning that they may turn into scenes of violence between contenders. According to them, the different intending aspirants …
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Elegu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health authorities in Amuru district are on high alert following an outbreak of cholera disease in the neighboring Nimule Township in South Sudan that has claimed the lives of three people. , Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by eating or drinking food …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Global electronics powerhouse TCL officially unveiled its 2025 Flagship TV and Audio Line-Up in Uganda Saturday, a move celebrated by Minister of Investment Evelyn Anite as a definitive mark of Uganda’s emergence as East Africa’s premier investment destination. The event at the Kampala Serena …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court has given the government five days to explain its failure to provide meals to children in public schools, especially those under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) programs. The ultimatum arose from a 2023 petition by the …
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During the International Women’s Day and International Labour Day celebrations, several female soldiers, police officers and prison officers were seen marching with plaited hair Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Female Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers have been warned against plaiting their long hair that falls on their backs. According to …
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Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) has promised to host a successful Rugby Africa Cup of 2025. Uganda will host the tournament, also a World Cup 2027 qualifier from July 8-9 at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, capital of Uganda. Godwin Kayangwe, President of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Financial market regulators are challenged to discourage young Ugandans from sports betting and ponzi schemes and invest in safer regulated businesses. This is aimed at, not only protecting them and their money, but also enable the country improve the savings levels and contribute to …
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Show to air on Pearl Magic Prime channel, DStv (channel 148) and GOtv (303) Subscribe for as low as UGX 14,000 on DStv Access and UGX 11,000 on GOtv Plus Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda the home of great Pay-Tv entertainment is thrilled today to launch, the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has closed the picking nomination forms for various elective positions ahead of the 2026 general elections. The Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission Dr. Tanga Odoi, described the process as smooth and highly …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The judiciary has started meeting traditional, cultural, and religious leaders as part of efforts to formalise and strengthen local justice systems, with the goal of integrating long-established community dispute resolution methods into the broader legal framework. The move comes as judiciary officials acknowledge the …
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