Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force says it has not reviewed its statement templates since independence, which is why suspects’ tribes are still being recorded despite growing concerns over tribal bias. The current police template captures a suspect’s name, age, tribe, contacts and residence. However, some …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Ugandan farmers are facing high fertilizer costs as disruptions to international supplies linked to the Iran crisis raise concerns about the cost of agricultural production and the availability of farm inputs for coming planting seasons. A 50-kilogram bag of urea was selling at about …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda and Kenya have agreed to remove remaining barriers that restrict the free movement of goods between the two countries, reaffirming their commitment to the East African Community Common Market as officials concluded a joint meeting in Kampala on Monday. The discussions, led on the …
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Moroto, Uganda | URN | The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is turning to drought-resilient cassava varieties to help Karamoja communities cope with prolonged dry spells and increasing climate variability. Through the Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), NARO has established a 200-acre cassava multiplication and demonstration facility at Nabuin …
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GOMA, DRC | Xinhua | Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Joseph Kabila was named head of a newly formed political-military alliance on Monday, bringing the political and military leaders of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebellion under his leadership. The new alliance, known as the …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Tejas Patel, a man of Asian origin reportedly registered as a Ugandan citizen, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on an aggravated human trafficking charge as investigations continue into an alleged trafficking network. Patel was arrested on October 4, 2026, and appeared before the Makindye …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The International Energy Agency is urging governments to accelerate emergency oil stock releases as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and reduced Russian supplies tighten global diesel markets. In Uganda, Energy Minister Monica Musenero said international prices, a weakening shilling and higher fuel taxes …
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DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda are developing a joint visa arrangement to facilitate cross-border travel for football fans during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), an official said on Tuesday. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers, announced …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Communications Commission has issued a seven-day ultimatum for operators of unlicensed WiFi hotspots to voluntarily shut down their operations or face enforcement. UCC estimates that approximately 4,000 unlicensed public Wi-Fi hotspot providers operate across Uganda, with numbers rising daily. The commission warns that …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Ministers Gen. Katumba Wamala and Kahinda Otafiire have given contrasting accounts of the functionality of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) under the controversial numberplate deal. Retired Major General Kahinda Otafiire, who previously served as Internal Affairs Minister, questioned the effectiveness of the system …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
