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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mpondwe-Lhubiriha fish market in Kasese District has been re-opened, more than three years after its closure. The fish market neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo was closed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to stop the virus from spreading further. Before …

SIRONKO, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has launched the upgrade of a 39-km road in Sironko District of the mountainous Eastern Region, together with the Chinese construction firm Shandong Luqiao Group Co., Ltd. At Wednesday’s ceremony, Nabbanja, in a symbolic move, drove a grader in front …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Cranes will miss two key players in their Group G FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier tie against Botswana. The Uganda Cranes, who have already collected three points from two matches played, will host the Zebras of Botswana in the refurbished Mandela National Stadium, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Airtel Uganda has reiterated its commitment to fostering a vibrant communication landscape by partnering with the Public Relations Association of Uganda’s (PRAU) in the upcoming  highly anticipated 3rd National Symposium. “This partnership with PRAU underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in communication,” said David Birungi, …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandans are celebrating the historic win of their national cricket team against Papua New Guinea at the ongoing T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA. After losing the opening Group C match to Afghanistan, the Uganda Cricket Cranes fought back to defeat Papua New …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Corporate banker NCBA and Business Network International (BNI) have partnered to promote business growth and networking among small and medium-sized enterprises, said to have the highest attrition rate in Uganda. The two held a business networking expo at the UMA showground in Lugogo, over the …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Clan chiefs under the Acholi Cultural Institution have released a road map for the election of a new Paramount Chief of Acholi to replace Rwot David Onen Acana II. The chiefs parted ways with Acana in June last year after accusing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda staff, in partnership with various stakeholders, has launched a special 30-day edition of the beloved employee volunteerism initiative, “21 Days of Y’ello Care,” extending it to 30 days this year in celebration of MTN Group’s 30th anniversary. Themed “Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow: …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni is delivering the State of the Nation address in Kololo. He thereafter declared the 4th session of the 11th Parliament open. In her communication earlier, Speaker Anita Among said that to achieve a people-centred legislature, Parliament will hold regional outreach sittings that …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese District has registered five suspected cases of the Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). The suspects have been admitted at Bwera Government General Hospital. Stephen Bagonza, the acting Kasese District Health Officer-DHO says blood samples have been collected from the suspected cases and taken to …