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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has officially launched the construction of 19.85 kilometers of roads across all five city divisions, a major infrastructural boost under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Urban Development Project. Among the roads earmarked for construction are 1.4 kilometers of Ben …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has significantly increased its number of nominated candidates for parliamentary and LCV Chairperson positions in the Teso sub-region compared to the 2021 general elections. Ten candidates have been nominated to run for Member of Parliament positions under the …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists in Jinja have been called upon to take a more active role in advancing eco-tourism by telling stories that promote conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable travel along the River Nile and surrounding areas. Speaking at a two-day training retreat at the Source of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 1,400 patients have turned up seeking surgical services for a week-long surgical camp at Lubaga Hospital. This community-focused initiative, aims at improving access to affordable surgical care while reinforcing the faith based hospital’s mission of compassion and service to the underprivileged. The camp, …

Lwengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) national vice chairperson, Haji Moses Kigongo, has called on Muslim leaders to be exemplary in both word and action, noting that many Muslims look up to them for guidance. He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon during the burial …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Jinja City and Jinja District has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) regional office in Kiira, citing what they describe as extreme electoral irregularities that undermined fair competition in the recently concluded youth elections. According to …

  Corporates urged to embrace a healthy lifestyle at the 2025 PRAU Run   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) stepped up its health awareness campaign by holding the 2025 PRAU Run starting at Lugogo on Friday. The run attracted staff from many …

Rukiga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Deputy Managing Director for the National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Dr. Sylvia Alinaitwe Mwanaki has launched her bid for the Rukiga Woman Member of Parliament (MP) seat with a clarion call to residents to engage in wealth creation ventures and empower themselves …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A study by scientists at the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has found that up to forty eight percent of children with congenital heart disease are diagnosed late, something that affects treatment outcomes. Each year, sixteen thousand babies are estimated to be born with heart …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, alongside its partners, has made a lasting impact in Tooro Kingdom through its 2025 edition of the annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign. The initiative, rooted in digital inclusion and community empowerment, concluded in Fort Portal with a series of meaningful …