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  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Cancer Institute will introduce a ‘Cancer screening programme for corporate individuals who find it difficult to spare time for regular health checks. Mulago’s pledge for the new initiative follows engagements during last week’s International Breast Cancer Awareness Day, with Stanbic Bank …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Fresh details show that the three assailants who robbed Robert Ponsiano Ssenyange, a businessman at Yesu Amala of his money and a mobile phone three days ago were carrying a toy pistol. The assailants were armed with what initially appeared to be a …

Museveni Urges Egypt to Focus on Increasing Nile Water Instead of Focusing on Agreements Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Museveni has called on Egypt to shift its focus toward increasing the quantity of water in the Nile rather than strictly adhering to the Nile Waters Agreements, which …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Congress-UPC faction led by Lira municipality Member of Parliament James Akena will focus on the next round of elections, and not last week’s setback in court. “These headlines saying the Supreme Court has thrown out Jimmy Akena are completely off-key. I …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Prosecution has lined up seven witnesses to testify against State Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Amos Lugoloobi who is implicated in the diversion of iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people of Karamoja. The Prosecution alleges that while at the office of …

Makers of beehives are only using bamboo now, because most trees have been cut down for charcoal.   Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Denis Okello started recognizing the bamboo expanse in Lamwo district as his lifeline when he was only 17- years old. Having lost his parents during the …

MUASA: Biometrics means we abandon online teaching  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) is opposing the proposed introduction of a biometric staff attendance management system at the university. This comes after the University Secretary, Yusuf Kiranda, informed all staff members and the University Council about …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There’s a somber mood in Soroti magisterial area over the demise of the Chief Magistrate, Margret Aanyu. Aanyu died in Kampala on Sunday where she was rushed after she was found unconscious in her home in Soroti on Friday. Aanyu, 54, was mother to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecution, Jane Frances Abodo, has withdrawn kidnap and murder charges against Patrick Agaba, also known as Pato Kasaija, who was the prime suspect in the murder of 28-year-old Susan Magara, a cashier at Bwendeiro Diary. The charges were withdrawn before …

Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda, together with Huawei, has extended the opportunities of the internet to teachers, health workers, social workers, and local leaders in Kanungu District by connecting them with 200 Smartphones, it said on Oct.16. The initiative aims to empower these vital community members with, smart …