Bulambuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 12 bodies of people who died in the landslides in Bulambuli District have been recovered. The landslide, triggered by heavy rains on Wednesday, buried several homes and destroyed crops, leaving communities in shock and distress. They affected, Masugu Town Council and Kimamolo village in …
Read More »US Ambassador calls for dialogue ahead of 2026 general elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States Ambassador to Uganda William Popp has said dialogue is the only way to build a peaceful and democratic Uganda. Speaking on Wednesday at Sheraton Hotel Kampala at the human rights convention organized by Chapter Four, a human rights nongovernment organization with support …
Read More »Finance Trust bank manager, accountant remanded over PDM funds
Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The bank manager and accountant at Finance Trust in Kamuli have been remanded to Kamuli Prison in connection with the alleged theft of funds meant for the Parish Development Model (PDM). Wambi Charles and Leticia Nakimuli, were arrested earlier this month and had been on …
Read More »UDB’s Patricia Ojangole wins Global Award for leadership in Sustainability
The Bank was also granted the Sustainability Certification for adapting the Sustainability Standards Certfication Initiative Version 2.0, at level 5 which is the highest level under the initiative Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank's Managing Director, Patricia Ojangole, has, for the fourth year running, won the Sustainability …
Read More »FUFA bans referee for life over match manipulation
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has permanently banned referee Ali Kaddu due to his involvement in match manipulation. FUFA announced on Tuesday that 12 individuals have been sanctioned for their roles in a match manipulation scheme orchestrated by a foreign betting syndicate, which …
Read More »One dead as UPDF marine boat capsizes on flooded Olwiyo-Pakwach road
Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One person has been confirmed dead after a marine boat on a rescue mission capsized on the flooded Pakwach-Owliyo road section in Got Apwoyo Sub-county, Nwoya District, the army has said. The deceased whose identity is yet to be released was reportedly an engineer. …
Read More »Hundreds of farmers get new tips in run up to Uganda Veterinary Association AGM
Mbarara, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Hundreds of veterinarians and veterinary paraprofessionals have converged on Mbarara City as the Uganda Veterinary Association ( UVA) hosts activities in the run up to their Annual General Meeting (AGM). The annual pre-AGM events started today, with thousands of farmers trained in poultry, piggery …
Read More »Magistrates to have official attire
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | All magistrates will soon have official attire as part of the Judiciary’s interventions to improve service delivery. The introduction of a uniform, which has until now been known for High Court and upper-level officers, is not only aimed at introducing some uniformity, but the garb …
Read More »MTN Uganda celebrates graduation of 253 youths from computer skills in Eastern Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has successfully graduated 253 young individuals from its Digital Literacy Program in Eastern Uganda, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to equip youth with essential digital skills. The graduation ceremony held at MTAC …
Read More »Police, UPDF maintain deployment at FDC offices in Rukungiri
Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police and Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers have maintained deployment at opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party offices in Rukungiri district. The deployment at the party offices located along Republic Road in Rukungiri town follows reports that some party leaders are preparing …
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