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Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Plans are ongoing, to reconcile the Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga and the Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah as bickering between the two senior leaders of Parliament heightens.   The two leaders have had a bitter relationship since 2016 when Oulanyah sought to contest for the position …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda has recorded its fifth Covid19 death, the Health Ministry has revealed. The deceased is a 46-year-old female Ugandan of Indian origin. The deceased, a resident of Kibuli a city suburb was first admitted at Kibuli Muslim hospital with symptoms related to the viral respiratory …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has released political party symbols ahead of the 2021 elections. The list includes old parties like the Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM), the Federal Alliance and National Unity Platform, recently taken over by Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine.   Share on: WhatsApp

  Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The International Medical Centre (IMC) has expanded its Mbale Clinic with an In-Patient Department as it strengthens its network across Uganda. According to the General Manager of International Medical Centre, Joel Oroni, the expansion drive is aimed at increasing the healthcare services offered in Mbale. …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Five members of parliament have formally joined the National Unity Platform-NUP political party. They are John Baptist Nambeshe, the Manjiya County Member of parliament, Patrick Nsamba Oshabe, Kasanda County North, Latif Ssebagala Sengendo, Kawempe North, David Lukyamuzi Kalwanga Busujju county and their  Mityana Municipality counterpart, …

Obongi, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Member of Parliament Obongi and Forum for Democratic Change – FDC Secretary for Mobilization for Northern Uganda Hassan Fungaroo has raised concern over alleged UPDF plans to meddle in the political affairs of Obongi district.  Fungaroo, who is currently rallying grassroots support for the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | At least 2017 fire emergencies were handled by the Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services under the Uganda Police Force-UPF. The Director Fire and Rescue Services, Assistant Inspector General of Police-AIGP, Joseph Mugisa, says the fires were majorly caused by home appliances that use gas, …

Entebbe, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Health Ministry has discharged another group of returnees from various quarantine centers in Entebbe and Kampala. The 625 returnees were released on Saturday and Sunday. Majority of those discharged returned from United States of America, Canada and Qatar two weeks ago. Key among those …

Bundibugyo, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Young aspirants in Bundibugyo District have expressed concern about the high cost of virtual campaigns. It follows a ban on open rallies by Electoral Commission because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, some political radio talk show hosts would invite aspirants to participate in discussions where …

Kasese, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The government has been urged to consider permanently resettling persons who have been displaced by the recent floods that devastated Kasese district. Those with the greatest need include persons who lost their homes and crop gardens in Karusandara sub-county, and those in Kanyangeya, Nyamwamba Division …