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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the closure of the Kampala Northern Bypass road for six months to facilitate repairs and maintenance. In a statement, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, revealed that Stirling Civil Engineering Limited will resume maintenance …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda commissioned eight multi-million-U.S. dollar Chinese-invested factories, providing direct employment opportunities to thousands of Ugandan people, a top official said here on Monday. David Bahati, minister of state for trade, industry and cooperatives, made the remarks while addressing at the Uganda Media Center on the …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 500 people from across West Nile and the Diaspora braved the Saturday morning breeze to participate in a marathon aimed at raising funds to support needy learners. The 2 to 21-kilometer run, held within Arua City, was organized by the West Nile Education …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly crowned Queens representing the face of Gulu City have prioritized tackling the mental health crisis affecting the productivity of the youth in Northern Uganda. The night of December 20, 2024, ushered in three top finalists who competed in the beauty pageant at …

Kole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of Emyooga SACCOs in Kole district have attributed the poor loan recovery rate to political interference, particularly misinformation about the program. Emyooga, a presidential initiative aimed at promoting job creation and improving household incomes, disbursed funds to 33 SACCOs in Kole district in two …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 30 cattle were stolen from residents in Butuntumula Sub-County, Luwero District, on the night of Boxing Day. Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, informed Uganda Radio Network (URN) that, following a tip-off from concerned locals, the police deployed officers to search for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 240 suspected criminals were picked in Kampala Metropolitan areas during Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, revealed that most of the suspects were caught in the act of stealing from unsuspecting victims at music shows and church services …

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a new bridge at Masindi Port, and Laropi is expected to commence in the next financial year. The Laropi bridge which will be constructed in partnership with the African Development Bank will be 1,200 meters wide across the Nile, 2m shoulders, 2m …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has outlined plans aimed at reducing its national debt starting in 2027 the year it is forecast to touch 53 percent of the value of the economy (GDP). The country’s national debt stands at 25.6 billion (93 trillion shillings) as of the end of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Kira municipality legislator has urged his colleagues in parliament to reject the government’s move to make the elite Special Forces Command-SFC an independent service unit of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an exclusive interview, …