NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has warned candidates contesting for different positions to desist from holding processions and mass rallies contrary to the set measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. On November 9th, campaign meetings for presidential, parliamentary and local government council elections …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bududa district National Resistance Movement-NRM party officials are on the spot for alleged extortion in the ongoing yellow bicycle distribution exercise to village and parish NRM chairpersons. Bududa district received 1,600 bicycles for free distribution to the village and parish NRM chairpersons to mobilise for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has condemned the large gatherings during political campaigns. Museveni made the remarks while addressing NRM party leaders from Kwania, Oyam, Kole and Apac municipality at Omili primary school in Apac district. The president was responding to concerns raised by Sam Engola, the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity platform-NUP has created its emergency response unit to treat to victims of injuries sustained during encounters of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi’s campaign team with security forces. The unit that relies on donated supplies and logistics is mobilizing it’s supporters within the country …

Ntoroko, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Cattle keepers in Ntoroko under their umbrella, Butuku Cattle Marketing Cooperative Society – BCMCS, are seeking government intervention over the persistent floods in the district. Two months ago, floods hit Ntoroko after Lake Albert burst its banks. The floods affected Kanara Town Council where it …

Amuria, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Girls in Amuria district have blamed their parents for contributing to the rising teenage pregnancies registered in the district. They say most parents have exhibited a high level of negligence especially in providing necessities for them. As a result, the girls are compelled to engage …

Kwania, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Kwania District local government offices have been closed to the public after ten staff tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.  The ten were part of 150 people whose samples were taken for testing by a medical team from Lira Regional Referral hospital. Solomon Odur, the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Manufacturers, importers and distributors have accused the Uganda National Bureau of Standards – UNBS of applying the laws selectively, which they say, promotes unfair competition in the economy.  This comes as UNBS prepares to launch enforcement of the new requirements for the sale and labeling …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes will host South Sudan in 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier this afternoon at the St. Mary Stadium, Kitende. Coach Jonathan McKinstry will expect his Uganda Cranes team to collect maximum points to remain top of Group B. But skipper Dennis …

Arua, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | There was drama in Arua City on Wednesday evening when independent presidential candidate, John Katumba entered the town but didn’t know where to address a handful of his supporters. Katumba, who arrived in Arua city at 5:30 pm from Pakwach and Nebbi, drove with his …