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Presidential candidates ✳ Dr. Andrew Akashaba ✳ Dr. Joseph Byaruhanga ✳ Dr. Richard Kirigwajjo ✳ Dr. Ben Ssenkera ✳ Dr. Ismail Asiimwe ✳ Dr. David Nelson Okello Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) makes history today when they host a Presidential Elections Debate for candidates …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Right Reverend Calistus Rubaramira, the Bishop of Kabale Diocese, has suspended Father Ignatius Arinaitwe over alleged financial impropriety and dishonesty. Fr. Arinaitwe serves in the administration department at the diocesan headquarters. He is also the founder and executive director of Good Samaritan Ministries for Batwa …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda, Airtel Money, and Credable Group have signed a tripartite agreement to enhance financial inclusion in Uganda with the introduction of a mobile-based consumer banking solution called Kwasa Kwasa. This collaboration enables Airtel Money customers to instantly access affordable, short-term loans …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is confident that the cost of internet in the country will drop by up to 50 percent by the end of January, as it strives to empower innovation. The high cost of the Internet has been listed among the main challenges to doing …

  Baku, Azerbaijan | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) yesterday (November 15) convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to foster partnerships aimed at mitigating climate change in Africa and integrating climate considerations into development …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has urged the faithful to stay focused on the practical aspects of coffee growing, advising them not to be distracted by the ongoing debates over the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) merger. In recent weeks, there has been heated discussion …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent candidate Grace Akifeza Ngabirano won the Kisoro district woman Member of Parliament by-election. Akifeza was declared the winner by Daniel Nayebare, the Kisoro District Returning Officer, after garnering 50,459 votes, trouncing her closest contender, Rose Kabagyeni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer, …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of personnel from the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) and police officers today fired live ammunition to disperse a group of fishermen protesting the death of one of their colleagues and the detention of another. The two fishermen, Richard Ngobi and Collin Omuntu, from …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s top long-distance stars Victor Kiplangat and Jacob Kiplimo will feature in the Sevens Hills Race in the Netherlands. The duo who were preparing in Kapchorwa ahead of the run slated for Sunday, arrived in the Netherlands on Friday ready to showcase their performance potential …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has allowed the evidence of the Scene of Crime Officer Corporal Stephen Oryema in the case in which opposition politicians  Dr Kizza Besigye and Samuel Lubega Mukaaku are accused of inciting violence. On Friday, the Court presided over by …