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Bududa , Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Two parliamentary candidates in the Bududa District Woman parliamentary race are finding a challenge of canvassing support because of their marital status. They are Agnes Nandutu, a renowned former NTV presenter and Esther Wetsetse, both independent candidates.  The two are running against Justine Khainza, …

Agago, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The police in Kalongo Town council in Agago district on Monday fired teargas to disperse crowds that had gathered to listen to Forum for Democratic Change-  FDC party presidential candidate Patrick Oboi Amuriat. Amuriat arrived in Kalongo Town council at about 6 pm accompanied by …

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  54 per cent of expectant mothers expose their unborn children to conditions that might lead to premature births,  according to the health ministry. Officials say that the most common causes of premature births include pre-eclampsia, heart or kidney failure, urinary tract infections and drug use. …

    Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group has reported giving out 30% more loans than the previous year, as it supports companies seeking new opportunities as they recover from the COVID-19 lockdown. This has been possible as customer deposits grew from Kshs478 billion ($4 billion) to Kshs 691 billion ($6.3billion), …

Soroti, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Several leaders in Teso Sub region have paid a glowing tribute to former Minister, Dr. David Anyoti Obyara who died in Nairobi, Kenya on November 1st, 2020,  He was Minister for Information and Broadcasting under Milton Obote II government between 1980-1985. Dr. Anyoti, a special …

Kasese, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential candidate Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde says he remains hopeful to win the elections despite frustrations from security personnel.  Tumukunde says that government might be using the selective use of unwarranted force to discourage candidates from campaigns.  According to Tumukunde, the government had the option …

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Leaders from the ruling National Resistance Movement – NRM have warned the Acholi community on voting for the Opposition who don’t have any developmental agenda for them as a region.  Hillary Onek, the Minister for Disaster Preparedness in the Office of the Prime Minister says …

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Museveni has directed Amuru District leaders, backed by the military and police, to hold pastoralists accountable for the destruction caused by their livestock on the community crop gardens. This follows a protracted outcry by residents from the six villages of Lakang, Bana, Lujoro, …

Ruhinda, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Voters in Ruhinda South have been left in shock after the Greater Ruhinda FDC party chairman Tumusiime Adonia Bagorogoza rallied support for NRM’s Juliet Agasha  Bashisha. Bashisha is the NRM flag bearer for Mitooma district Woman parliamentary seat after winning against the incumbent  Jovah Kamateeka …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  As government moves to repossess some of its markets, it has still failed to come to an understanding with a section of vendors who acquired a sub-lease on Kisekka Market land. A number of vendors say government should compensate them before they take over the …