Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | World-renowned motivational speaker, bestselling author, and leadership coach Nick Vujicic is set to headline the “Beyond the Canvas” initiative, Reach A Hand on Monday, 18 May 2026. Beyond the Canvas is a multi-faceted, Africa-wide platform designed to promote inclusive talent development and access to decent …
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Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | Smirnoff Uganda will sponsor the 2026 DJ Scratch Battle, set to climax on Sunday, 31st May 2026, at Supremacy Lounge. This partnership marks a major step in Smirnoff’s mission to celebrate the DJs who serve as the heartbeat of Uganda’s vibrant nightlife. Building on the energy …
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Dr Onzivua explained to the court the forensic principles used to identify gunshot entry and exit wounds, with the defence maintaining that the State’s interpretation was scientifically wrong. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The trial of businesswoman Molly Katanga entered a new phase at the criminal division …
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Uganda’s health ministry said a Congolese man had died in Kampala of the Bundibugyo virus strain Kinshasa, DRC | AGENCIES | Eighty people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country’s health ministry said on May. 15. Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba …
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BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning the two countries and the world and reached a series of new common understandings, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday. The spokesperson made the remarks on …
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‘I’m Not Aware of Muhoozi Endorsing Me For Speaker’-Oboth-Oboth Kampala, Uganda | URN | West Budama Central MP, Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, says he is not aware that he has been endorsed by the Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for the post of Speaker of the 12th Parliament. …
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Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | The Unforgivable, an advocacy film by Reach A Hand Africa that highlights men’s involvement in family planning, has earned six nominations in various categories at the Uganda Film Festival, 2026. Produced by Reach A Hand Africa Chief Executive Officer Humphrey Nabimanya, the film is part of …
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Northern Uganda Gets Major Healthcare Boost as C-Care Uganda Unveils Specialist Hospital in Gulu. Gulu, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | C-Care has officially inaugurated its new C-Care Hospital Gulu, marking a transformative shift in medical accessibility for Northern Uganda. This landmark expansion, by Uganda’s largest private healthcare network, brings …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Now that the new president is sworn in for the 2026-2031 term, the end of the election period also marks the start of the new Kisanja’s work. In the concluding term, 2021-2026, we saw many achievements despite a few challenges, notably corruption. Some Ugandans …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
