Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda could face a sharp rise in drowning deaths if urgent safety training is not introduced for island communities and residents living near landing sites, water transport safety experts have warned. The warning comes as the World Health Organization continues to rank Uganda among …
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JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday said that Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib was killed in an overnight Israeli strike in Tehran, according to a statement issued by Katz’s office. Katz said, during a situation assessment with senior military officers, that “Khatib was in charge …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Barnabas Nawangwe Vice Chancellor Makerere University has urged the government to introduce dedicated scholarships and loan schemes for postgraduate students, particularly at the PhD and Master’s levels, to tackle persistently low completion rates and accelerate the institution’s ambition to become a leading research …
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Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fort Portal City authorities on Monday began evicting street vendors from road pavements and walkways in a move aimed at restoring order and beautifying the tourism city. The operation targeted vendors selling fresh food, chapatti, clothes, fast foods, and other merchandise operating in ungazetted …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Salt miners in Katwe Town Council in Kasese District are counting losses after Katwe Salt Lake flooded, destroying several salt pans following heavy rains in the area. The crater lake, located inside Queen Elizabeth National Park, is Uganda’s main source of salt. It produces blocks …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has enacted the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, bringing to a close one of the longest-running legislative battles in Uganda’s creative industry. The amendments update the 2006 Copyright Act, introducing stricter penalties for piracy, stronger digital protections against online infringement, and …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Mbarara City are set to allocate over 5,000 free stalls to street vendors evicted from the city centre, as part of efforts to restore trade order and reduce congestion. The spaces are in the Nyamityobora, Kakoba, Katete, and Central Markets. On Monday, the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has come under pressure to investigate the controversial demolition of St. Balikuddembe (Owino) Market in Kampala, after lawmakers raised alarm over alleged inconsistencies in the role of city authorities and reports of fatalities. The matter was revived during the plenary session on Tuesday, …
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Island economies need about US$12 billion a year for climate adaptation but receive just over US$2 billion in international public finance SPECIAL FEATURE | RONALD MUSOKE | Across the turquoise lagoons and coral-fringed shores of the world’s small island nations, nature is both a lifeline and a vulnerability. From the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court has fixed April 1, 2026, for assessors to deliver their opinion in the corruption trial of former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu. The three assessors—Bob Nabende, Sarah Namayanja, and Joanita Rose—will advise Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga on whether to …
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