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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An outbreak of measles has been confirmed in Luwero district. The district has registered over 50 cases of measles among children under five years in health centres. The outbreak has been confirmed in Luwero town council and Luwero sub-county. Dr Innocent Nkonwa the Luwero District …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni appointed veteran Politician, Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga, as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. Kiyonga replaces Dr. Ezra Suruma whose term in office ended. Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University confirmed the appointment through his social media X space message. “Excellency …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has recognized the outstanding achievements of its diplomatic missions during the ongoing Ambassadors’ Conference in Jinja. The event, which celebrates excellence in diplomatic service, highlighted the exceptional efforts of various teams, reinforcing Uganda’s commitment to effective foreign policy …

  Kamy says ‘Johnnie-Come-Lately’ should not kill FDC Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some of the founding members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) are pleading with Dr. Kiiza Besigye and others not to kill the twenty-year-old political party. There is a feeling that if the Katonga faction feels …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabale District authorities have praised the outgoing Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Andrew Ronald Bakak, for his strong stance against corruption during his tenure. Bakak, who was appointed Kabale Deputy RDC in August 2022, officially handed over his office today following his transfer to Soroti …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FUFA Super 8 cup defending champions, BUL FC, are optimistic of retaining the trophy against SC Vipers on Sunday. BUL first bagged the Super 8 trophy in August last year, after beating then-close contenders, URA FC.  BUL sailed through this year’s final, following a 63rd-minute …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda is set to transition some of its government-aided schools to private status in response to the government’s proposed initiative for total free education. This strategic shift aims to address the challenges posed by the new policy. The decision has been deliberated …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Karamoja Cultural Day Celebrations hang in balance due to a lack of resources. The eighth edition is scheduled for the 2nd to 7th of September 2024 in Karenga district. The annual festival is celebrated rotationally in the different districts within Karamoja. It brings together the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report by the International Labor Organization shows that the waste sector in urban cities can create significant employment for urban dwellers. The report however says the waste management and recycling industry industry faces numerous challenges, including high rates of informality, low wages, and …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is planning a total shut down of Karuma bridge to all traffics to facilitate major repair works. Karuma Bridge was temporarily closed to heavy vehicles in April this year, after an assessment established defects on its structures. The government has since contracted National …