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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda is strengthening security ahead of the festive season, a police spokesperson has said. Joint security personnel, both armed and unarmed, have been deployed to patrol mapped-out areas in the capital city Kampala and major towns to ensure peace, safety, and security ahead of Christmas …

Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kwania District leaders have implored smallholder farmers in the district to embrace cocoa and coffee growing to boost food security. Geoffrey Eling Owera, Kwania District LCV Vice Chairman said cocoa is suitable in the Lango Sub-region because the region shares similar loamy soil, altitude …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to plague societies worldwide, leaving a trail of suffering and inequality. In Uganda, this issue is particularly pressing, with millions of women and girls experiencing various forms of violence. Every 11 minutes, a woman loses her life at the hands of …

Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Association, in collaboration with Zombo District, has trained 32 beginner coaches in an initiative aimed at fostering football growth among the youth in Zombo and Nebbi Districts. John Rwothomio, the Chairperson of the Competition Committee for West Nile, emphasized that …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Environmentalists in Moroto District are calling for collective responsibility to preserve the environment from degradation. The rapid depletion of trees and the growing land degradation have raised significant concerns among environmentalists, who are now calling for immediate action to address the issue. Industrialization, urbanization, and human …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Nebbi has started hearing 64 criminal cases. Among the cases are 27 for murder 18 for aggravated defilement, 8 for aggravated robbery, four for rape and two for trafficking in persons. The sessions will be presided over by Justice Dr Douglas Singiza at …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has donated UGX 300 million to support the National Catholic Youth Conference celebrations hosted by Hoima Catholic Diocese from December 10–15, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Bujumbura Cathedral in Hoima City. The donation was handed over to the Bishop of …

Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The new Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) President Dr Andrew Akashaba and his team will be sworn in shortly in Kampala in a brief ceremony. Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries is expected to be chief guest at the handover occasion. Dr Akashaba, a veteran of …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today handed over cash prizes worth UGX 50 million to 5 lucky winners in the ongoing card usage campaign dubbed “UGX 200 million can change your story”. The five winners used their debit or credit cards for at least five …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Law Society of Kenya has expressed to the Law Council for denying Martha Wangari Karua a temporary practicing certificate to represent Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial. Kenya’s former Justice Minister, Martha Wangari Karua had filed an application seeking …