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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The police in East Kyoga region and Soroti West Division are currently investigating the disappearance of 32-year-old Ahmed Zinhom Ibrahim Selim, an Egyptian national who has been dealing in kitchenware accessories. He has been residing in Cell A, Campswahili Ward in Soroti City East …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Unknown gunmen have been lynched after shooting to death one of Buganda’s leading clan leaders Sunday afternoon. Ndiga (sheep) clan leader Daniel Bbosa was killed on Sunday inside his car near his home in Lungujja parish, Lubaga Division, in Kampala. Bbosa, according to pictures …

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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA FC loss to Kitara FC has been attributed to recklessness of the players. KCCA endured yet another tough evening at their home ground, MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo when they lost 1:0. The match had presented KCCA FC with a crucial opportunity to turn …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 100 patients turned up for free eye surgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital. The one week camp was organized in conjunction with Eye Health Africa UK. Dr. Jacob Ntende an Ophthalmologist at Mulago Hospital said that during the camp they focused on patients …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of National Environmental Management Authority-NEMA, Akankwasa Barirega has said that the eviction of wetland encroachers in the Busoga sub-region will not commence until alternative income generation activities have been put in place. Akankwasa who was addressing Busoga leaders in Jinja City said …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 70-year-old woman who has been stuck at Luwero Hospital has finally been reunited with her family after a media appeal. Margaret Nanyonjo was transferred by the Police and admitted to Luwero Hospital on 30th December 2023 after she was involved in an accident.  She …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 161 UPDF officers have been passed out after completing six months of training in Artillery and anti–aircraft at Olilim School of Field Art and Air Defense in Katakwi district. The training that started in July 2023, comprised 73 artillery and 92 anti–aircraft officers. Only four …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans are now able to open, monitor and do their banking transactions in other countries, without having to fly out. This follows the launch of International Banking by Standard Chartered, in a move aimed at connecting their branches in more than 20 countries, including Uganda. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development is reviewing the Family Policy draft to ensure harmonization with current societal realities and incorporate inputs from various stakeholders. The draft policy seeks to protect the at-risk family unit which is crucial for the country’s well-being and …