COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | The government chief whip, Hamson Obua, surprised many with the grace and humility he showed after losing his parliamentary seat. In the January 2026 elections, Obua was defeated by Fred Jalameso of Ajuri County. The outcome surprised many Ugandans. Obua was viewed as a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in Uganda Francis Mwebesa has said Uganda will intensify its import substitution agenda as a strategic pillar for industrialization, focusing on strengthening domestic production to competitively replace imported goods while creating jobs and retaining foreign exchange. He has …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If the raging rains give way, the Ryder Cup-inspired Victoria Cup between Kenya and Uganda will tee off at 8am today with Joseph Kasozi and Elton Thembo taking on visitors Elvis Muigua and Junaid Manji. The foursomes will set the tone for the event …
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COMMENT | MICHAEL WAMBI | Medicinal plants rarely receive the same attention as iconic wildlife species. Yet they form part of the same ecosystems, and they are disappearing under pressure from overharvesting, habitat loss, and limited regulation. It is emerging that conversations about conservation should be extended beyond elephants and mountain gorillas …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Internal Affairs will extend visas for foreign nationals who are stranded in the country due to the ongoing war in Iran, which has grounded flights in several Middle Eastern countries. Speaking to journalists at the government-owned media center, Simon Peter Mundeyi, …
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Spes Medical Centre expands Community Health access with Comprehensive Reproductive Health Camp Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On the eve of the International Women’s Day celebrations, Spes Medical Centre Kitintale will host a Sexual and Reproductive Health Camp for all on Saturday, 7th March. The camp, which will mainly offer free and subsidised …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has evacuated 43 students from Iran to Türkiye as the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel continues, a top government official said here. The students were transported by road from Tehran to Istanbul on Saturday and …
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VICTORIA CUP WINNERS 🟢 2016 – Kenya 🟢 2017 – Kenya 🟢 2018 – Kenya 🟢 2019 – Uganda 🟢 2020-2021 – Not held due to COVID-19 🟢 2022 – Kenya 🟢 2023 – Not held due to technicalities 🟢 2024 – Stalemate (Kenya retains title) 🟢 2025 – …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Foreign Affairs ministry has issued an order to its staff and urgent advice to Ugandan citizens to leave Iran immediately. The advisory follows a dramatic escalation on February 28 when joint U.S. and Israeli strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, …
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Institutional vs Community Clubs, Magogo Right this time! COMMENT | ALI SSEKATAWA | Football in Uganda naturally attracts passionate and organic support. Despite this deep connection with fans, the game has been struggling for nearly two decades as match attendance continues to dwindle, especially in the Uganda Premier League and the Big …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
