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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda will host the 19th Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Heads of State and Government, a forum of 120 member states from 15 to 20 January 2024, at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. Most delegates will fly in through the newly refurbished Entebbe Airport. SELECT …

Kaabong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in Kaabong district have apprehended 24 suspected Karamojong warriors believed to be involved in the raid on Komuria West Trading Center, resulting in the death of one person and the robbery of a local bar. On January 4th, 2024, at approximately 9:00 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Activities at the Bwaise taxi park came to a halt due to a clash between the outgoing leadership and the newly appointed leadership that was scheduled to be sworn in on Monday morning. In December last year, over 300 taxi drivers and conductors from various …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the completion of the relocation and reconstruction of the iconic Clock Tower at Queen’s Way, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is actively exploring options to ensure the clock is operational. The original monumental tower, which proudly stood tall for around 66 years, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six people have been remanded to Luzira Prison by the Kampala Capital City Authority – City Hall Court on charges of aggravated robbery following the demolition of a private residence in Ntinda. The accused are Julius Lukwago, Hussein Kato, Peter Okello, Umar Kateregga (driver), …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero Chief Administrative Officer has directed five head teachers to refund over sh24 million allocated under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) program. It follows the failure of the affected teachers to account for the funds disbursed under the third and fourth quarters of the 2022/23 …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jude Mike Mudoma, Umukuka III the cultural leader of the Bamasaaba has strongly denounced the practice of conducting circumcision rituals before the official launch in August. He expressed his displeasure during the Umukuuka III Cup, Bugisu inter-county tournament’s finale held at the Mbale City Stadium …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has announced it will discontinue payments for deemed power as the Achwa and Karuma Hydroelectric power stations are expected to commence operations this year. Deemed energy, often unused electricity available from independent power producers (IPPs) due to non-existent or weak grid infrastructure, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya Turomwe has summoned embattled Karamoja Affairs Minister, Mary Gorreti Kitutu over the controversial iron sheet saga. URN has seen a letter written by Kamya on December 6th, 2023 ordering Kitutu to appear before her office on …

Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for an independent investigation into a shooting incident involving Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF soldiers attached to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement team. The incident resulted in the death of one person and left four others injured …