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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The father of 23-year-old Martha Ahumuza, who collapsed at Mezo Noir bar in Kololo and later died at Kampala hospital has vowed to do everything with his means to know who killed his daughter. Seth Murari, the National Sports and Games Coordinator at Office of …

KANUNGU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has cautioned people against sectarianism based on religion. While speaking at the installation of Dr Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of Information and National Guidance, as the second Chancellor of Great Lake University in Kanungu district …

KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | 12 suspected cases of MPOX have been reported in children in Namokora Town Council, Kitgum District. According to Titus Komakech, the Surveillance focal person, the children, ranging from 3-9 years, are from two schools, St Kizito and St Paul Nursery and Primary schools in …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mukono have arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of Seeta High School Teacher.  The deceased has been identified as  Oloya Ivan, a 30-year-old teacher at Seeta High School, Mbalala Campus. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango says that Oloya was …

ENTEBBE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | To strengthen sustainable inland fisheries through integrated water resource management (IWRM), the Second Global Workshop on IWRM and Inland Fisheries was held in Entebbe, Uganda. from March 18 to 20, 2025. Organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with the Ugandan …

GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators from the Acholi sub-region have resolved to collaborate with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to foster development in their region. This decision came after a meeting at State House Entebbe last week, where, according to a statement from the presidential press unit, most of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the official list of schools whose Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results have been cancelled due to malpractice. An analysis of the list reveals a striking pattern, most of the implicated institutions are religious-based schools spanning various …

GENEVA | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from civil society organizations, and individuals worldwide have signed a resounding call for urgent action to reduce air pollution and to protect people’s health from its devastating impacts. Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary launched 11 sets of video conferencing systems to streamline court proceedings and improve access to justice. This initiative aims to leverage technology to facilitate online service delivery, reduce delays, and increase efficiency in the administration of justice. It will be funded by …

KINSHASA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have cancelled a discussion with a United Nations (UN) group of experts amidst continuous fighting with Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and coalition in the eastern part of the country. A UN group of experts …