Masindi, Uganda | URN | A significant number of staff at Masindi district local government and the Municipality have fled following a directive issued by local government Minister Balaam Barugahara for the arrest of those implicated in corruption, abuse of office, extortion and mismanagement of government projects. The officials from …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has attributed the sharp rise in fuel prices to global supply disruptions, the depreciation of the Uganda shilling and a new Shillings 200 duty introduced in the current financial year. UNOC Chief Executive Officer Proscovia Nabbanja made the remarks …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | It is 19 days since the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) announced the suspension of all defence and military cooperation with Türkiye, but neither country has publicly provided further details about the dispute or announced diplomatic efforts to resolve it. The suspension was announced on September …
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Terego, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Protect SRHR consortium has held an annual intergenerational dialogue in Terego District to strengthen community action against teenage pregnancies, child marriage and teenage motherhood. The dialogue, held at Legu Grounds on 30 September 2026, brought together thousands of young people, parents, …
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Schools need to plan for the management of menstrual hygiene Kasese, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | More than 20 schools from the Rwenzori Region have joined Reach A Hand Africa and Enable to challenge menstrual stigma and promote better menstrual hygiene management among young people through the Undo …
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Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Tooro King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has called for sustained efforts to protect River Mpanga from growing pressure caused by population growth and climate change. The King said protecting the river was critical to the survival and livelihoods of communities across the Tooro region, …
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Masindi, Uganda | URN | Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara has given Masindi Chief Administrative Officer Samuel Kasaija one month to ensure that CMD Investments Limited completes and hands over the long-delayed Kijunjubwa Seed Secondary School to the government. The multi-billion-shilling school project, which started in 2023, was expected to …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Ugandan government on Wednesday called on authorities in South Sudan to protect foreign businesses’ interests and address any concerns through bilateral or regional mechanisms. Rebecca Kadaga, Uganda’s first deputy prime minister and minister for East African Community (EAC) affairs, said in a statement that …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has distanced itself from two men who appeared in mainstream and social media after being charged in connection with alleged rape and computer misuse offences. The two men, identified as Ismail Osena, 36, and Julius Mukisa, 21, were arraigned …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda remains Ebola-free despite reports that a confirmed case in neighboring Kenya had transited through the country, Ministry of Health said late Tuesday. Charles Olaro, director general of health services at the ministry, said in a statement that Uganda continues to maintain strong surveillance and …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
