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Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Poultry farmers have been urged to embrace modern brooding practices to minimize chick mortality and financial losses. In Uganda, research shows that at least five percent of chicks die during brooding, leading to significant losses for farmers. The main causes of chick mortality include poor …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Col Chris Magezi has been appointed Acting Defence Public Information Officer for the UPDF. Chief of Joint Staff UPDF, Major General Jack Bakasumba has appointed Colonel Magezi to run the office of the Defence Public Information (DDPIO) on an interim basis. Col. Magezi is …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Police Human Resource Management, Brig Gen Jesse Kamunanwire, has announced the recruitment of 10,000 probation police constables. These are intended to support the implementation of President Yoweri Museveni’s directive of shifting police concentration from urban areas to sub-counties. Brig Kamunanwire’s announcement …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala came alive with a burst of color on March 9 as Kansai Plascon once again joined hands with the Rajasthani Association and the Indian Association of Uganda, in partnership with the Indian High Commission, to celebrate the annual Holi Festival at the KCCA …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale District health authorities have revealed that malaria remains the leading cause of death in the district. This came up during an engagement meeting for cultural leaders in Bugisu ahead of the upcoming malaria vaccination rollout. The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Health, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have expressed concerns following reports that high fees are being charged at the private wing of the Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital. Buhweju County Member of Parliament, Francis Mwijukye raised the issue stating that the high fees charged on women …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SICPA Uganda, a global leader in authentication, identification, and secure traceability has enhanced efforts with the Uganda Revenue Authority to facilitate traders, and tax inspectors through comprehensive nationwide training on Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) in a bid to strengthen tax compliance in the country. …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda is set to regulate operations of mortgage refinancing institutions once the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025 is passed into law. The Bill mandates the Central Bank to consider applications for approval to carry out Islamic mortgage refinance business. “A person shall …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Voters in Kawempe North have started assembling at their polling stations to elect a new Member of Parliament following the death of Muhammad Ssegirinya, who passed away on January 9 this year. The by-election is being conducted under tight security, with uniformed and plain clothed …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a free, fair, and credible Kawempe North parliamentary by-election. During a pre-poll stakeholders’ meeting at Makerere School of Public Health on Wednesday, EC Chairman Justice Simon Byabakama assured attendees that the Commission is fully prepared …