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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in the Albertine region have been asked to exhibit a high level of professionalism and discipline. Vincent Mwesige, the Albertine Region Police Commander-RDC while presiding over the pipping ceremony for the recently promoted police officers in the region, said that members of the …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Moroto district counting losses following the prolonged dry spell that has destroyed crops in the gardens. An estimated 10,000 acres of various crops such as maize, sorghum, bean, sunflower and groundnuts has been ruined by the drought that started in mid June and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Advisory Services- NAADS’ newly instituted nucleus farmer strategy has boosted the planting of two high-value crops; macadamia nuts, and avocado. The two crops are a new addition to Uganda’s agribusiness sector, and are highly cherished due to their economic potential, thanks to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Parliament has announced the death of former Makindye West MP Hajj Hussein Kyanjo. He died this morning at Kibuli Muslim Hospital ending his more than 10 years illness. “Hajj set the bar for legislative excellence and leaves a legacy of a distinguished lawmaker, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | The oil and natural gas sector has so far employed over twelve thousand people during the construction of facilities to get oil out of the ground. Most jobs, according to the Petroleum Authority have followed the February 2023 Final Investment Decision by the Joint Ventures …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | IPSOS Uganda, a market and social research company has announced the upcoming industry webinar titled ‘Exploring the Future of National Audience Measurement Survey: Methodology, Trends and Insights”. This exclusive virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 6 pm to 8 pm, the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | The President of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Eng Patrick Oboi Amuriat has apologized to journalists who were assaulted by members at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi. On Thursday, the journalists were invited to attend a press briefing by the party National Chairman Wasswa …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts at Mulago Specialized Hospital have received dozens of aging patients who are stuck with a daily intake of painkillers due to pending knee replacement surgeries. Speaking during a news conference on the sidelines of a free surgical camp that ends on Friday, Dr. Alex …

Kyegegwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Refugees in Kaborogota and Kanoni zones in Kyaka II settlement camp, Kyegegwa District are excited following the construction of two nutrition facilities. Speaking during the handover ceremony of the facilities to the beneficiaries on Friday, Vincent Nyangweso the in-charge Kaborogota zone Nutrition out post noted …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Appointments Committee has vetted 11 new acting High Court judges recently appointed by President Yoweri Museveni. The vetting process chaired by Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among on Friday follows a notification by Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige to members of the Appointments Committee issued …