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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court adjourned the treason trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, for two weeks to allow them to choose lawyers under the State Brief Scheme. The adjournment came after prosecutors completed disclosure of the evidence they intend …

Kabale, Uganda | URN | Christians in Kabale Diocese have welcomed the appointment of Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Bosco Katusiime Gubazire as the new Bishop of Kabale Diocese, expressing optimism that he will strengthen the Church while building on the pastoral and development legacy of his predecessor, Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira. …

UK, London | URN | Ugandan specialty coffee has reached a historic milestone after a coffee auction in London recorded, for the first time, an average price of USD 24.32 (about 90,000 Shillings) per kilogram. The auction, organised by specialty coffee producer Mountain Harvest in partnership with auction house M-Cultivo, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Spiro Uganda is proud to announce celebrated Ugandan musician Fik Fameica as its newest Brand Ambassador, marking another significant milestone in the company’s mission to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility across Uganda, it said on July 15. As one of Uganda’s leading electric …

Soroti, Uganda | URN | Health workers in Soroti city have been warned against using government-issued motorcycles for personal errands, including ferrying passengers, ferrying harvest from their gardens and visiting drinking joints.‎ ‎City officials said the motorcycles donated  to health facilities is to improve outreach and service delivery, but not …

  Boda boda, bus, truck and taxi leaders to also support delivery of The Union products in new menstrual health campaign   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Union Transport Alliance (The Union) has been hailed for launching a campaign against ‘period poverty’ that will help address high countrywide …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In a major push toward economic independence for displaced populations, Equity Bank Uganda has concluded an intensive financial literacy and enterprise development training program for 200 refugees. The comprehensive two-day workshop, hosted at the John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre in Nsambya July …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has defended its failure to install automated barriers and warning systems at many railway crossings, arguing that reckless driving remains the leading cause of collisions even as road safety advocates call for urgent investment in safer crossing infrastructure. The debate …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | A fresh storm erupted in Parliament after the Opposition demanded answers over the whereabouts of former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, who was allegedly picked up by armed security operatives shortly after being released on bail. The matter, raised by the Leader of the …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Engineers Edward Raymond Kiyaga and Dickens Ahimbisibwe have been suspended over alleged embezzlement of funds for the construction of the Busega-Mpigi Expressway. The suspension by the Ministry of Works and Transport follows a directive from the Inspectorate General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze …