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Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Last year’s MTN Busoga Masaza Cup top goal scorer, Ashiraf Amuke, demonstrated why he’s a strong contender for this year’s Golden Boot by scoring the fastest-ever goal in the tournament’s history. Amuke netted the winning goal within the 40th second, leading holders Busiki to a …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority has closed 51 drug shops and impounded medicines worth 35 million shillings from Greater Luwero. Early this week, NDA and Police embarked on a compliance enforcement operation targeting drug outlets in the districts of Nakaseke and Nakasongola. According to Dr Sam …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s representatives to the CECAFA Women’s Champions League zonal qualifiers;  Kawempe Muslims have set a new record for the highest number of goals scored in a single match at the ongoing zonal qualifiers. The Kawempe-based club delivered a resounding 10-0 victory over Djibouti’s FAD FC …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rotary Club of Mukono-Namilyango made a significant impact at the annual Rotary Cancer Run, marking a milestone as it participated in the event for the first time since its recent charter. The club’s enthusiastic involvement was complemented by a community clean-up initiative in Seeta …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The announcement of Canon Jackson Frederick Baalwa as the new Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala has sparked several questions among those unfamiliar with the intricacies of the role and the election process. On August 13, Canon Baalwa was introduced as the fifth Assistant …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup surged into match day four with a dramatic showcase, as Butembe emerged as the sole winners on Saturday. The highlight of the day came from Budondo Subcounty Playground, where Nicolous Mukiibi etched his name into tournament history by scoring the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has warned owners of buildings in the City against blocking walkways. Winston Katushabe, Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Road Safety, said many buildings mostly in Kampala and its neighbourhoods have encroached on walkways leaving pedestrians exposed to vehicles. …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese, Rev. Nason Baluku has urged the clergy and the faithful in the diocese to value time during functions. He expressed concern that marriage ceremonies have been integrated with “irrelevant” practices such as modern dances, and posh displays that consume …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans may no longer need to travel abroad to acquire skills in the oil and gas sector says Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority. He said the achievements of skills development in the country have not been only on manpower development. “In …

Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Conflicts are escalating between Nakaseke South Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform district party leaders over elections of mobilization committees. Last week, Luttamaguzi convened a meeting at Namilari village in Nakaseke sub-county and presided over elections for mobilization committees where he was elected as …