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  Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Madi and West Nile Anglican Diocese Bishop Charles Collins Andaku has urged Christians to desist from uncalled ‘dressing competitions’ as they celebrate Christmas. He noted that many Christians have abandoned the true meaning of Christmas, as a celebration of the Birth of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The year 2024 will be the last full year for Umeme Ltd, the prime electricity distributor in Uganda, and they promise no decline in their service delivery to the end. The company is due to end its 20-year concession in March 2025, and the assets, …

Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of the former Serere County MP, Patrick Okabe is asking the government to improve the road network in the country to help reduce road carnage. The family made the call during the Thanksgiving ceremony in memory of the late Okabe who perished on …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese Bishop, Nason Baluku has asked security agencies led by the police and the army to tighten security at worship places ahead of Christmas on Monday. He says this will deter any wrong elements that could take advantage of the day’s …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wakiso Giants secured a 1-0 victory against Gaddafi FC at Gaddafi Arena in Jinja City on Saturday. The match drew a moderate crowd as both teams had previously settled for a goalless draw in the initial round. Hassan Ssenyojjo of Wakiso broke the deadlock with …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bishop Samuel Kahuma of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese has warned the people of Bunyoro and Uganda at large to remain vigilant and prioritize security during the Christmas festivities. In light of a recent attack attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, he urged heightened awareness …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) and SafeBoda have partnered to deliver UBL products directly to consumers during the festive season. Emmy Hashakimana – UBL’s Commercial Director – said, “This partnership is timely as our customers get to enjoy the festivities with the best quality products …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mulago National Referral Hospital officially launched its transplant program on Saturday with a successful kidney transplant surgery on Wednesday. Dr. Frank Asiimwe, the head of the Transplant Unit told URN that the recipient is one of the thousands who have been battling end-stage kidney disease and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed support for the European Union’s regulations aimed at only accepting coffee exports from registered farmers and those grown on non-deforested lands. Recently, the European Parliament approved a landmark deforestation law banning imports into the European Union of coffee, beef, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) National Chairperson has suspended Deputy Mufti Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo following a petition endorsed by 15 members of the national executive committee. The suspension, effective immediately, requires Ssemambo to receive only half his salary until the impeachment process concludes. “Be …