Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers on Parliament’s Budget Committee raised queries about a proposal by Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) to spend Shs35 billion on the installation of a coffee traceability system which is intended to monitor the quality of coffee produced in Uganda. The MPs also questioned the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Will this year celebrate the 43rd Tarehe Sita at Busesa in the Eastern District of Bugweri. General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, UPDF Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) made the revelation during a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, in Kampala …

Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has imposed animal quarantine in Kumi and Bukedea districts following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). In her communication to the affected districts, the Commissioner of Animal Health at MAAIF, Dr. Anna Rose Ademun …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Loyce Asiimwe, Kabale District Clerk to Council, and three other officials of Maziba sub-county officials are in trouble over alleged embezzlement and causing financial loss. Vianney  Besigwomwe, Maziba sub-county chief, and James Magezi sub-accountant are currently under detention at Kabale police station. Asiimwe who is …

Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four people have tested positive and 9 others hospitalised following an outbreak of cholera in Adjumani District. The confirmed cases are currently admitted at Nyumanzi HC III in Nyumanzi Refugee Transit Centre in Dzaipi sub-county. Adjumani District Health Officer Dr. Dominic Drametu explains that the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University staff members petitioned the University Council Chairperson Lorna Magara, to reconsider the composition of the Senate. Earlier this month, Makerere University staff through their Associations; the Makerere University Academic Staff Association- MUASA, Makerere Academic Staff Association-MASA, and the National Union of Education Institutions- …

Rutshuru, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Fierce fighting between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (Patriots), and troops under Southern African Development Community (SADC) troops have continued in Mweso town, North Kivu province. On Thursday, …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni thanked Ugandans for the discipline they displayed as the country hosted the two international summits; – the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G-77 plus China recently. In his address on the eve of the NRM Day Celebrations in Jinja today, the president singled out …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the changes released to the media on Thursday by Col. Deo Akiiki, the deputy UPDF Spokesperson, Col. Allan Matsiko who had been director of intelligence in SFC was assigned to superintend 303 Brigade. Col Matsiko was in charge of SFC intelligence for 16 months. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a last-minute twist, Makerere University found itself in a dilemma as the search for a new Chancellor remains inconclusive just a week before the much-anticipated 74th graduation ceremony, initially scheduled from January 22 to 26, 2024. The previous Chancellor, Professor Ezra Suruma, completed his …