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Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seventy nine opposition supportes, mostly FDC members in Nebbi district defected to the National Resistance Movement Party (NRM). The converts comprised youth, and older persons and those who formerly subscribed to other political parties such as NUP, UPC and DP respectively. The members were …

Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The reopening of Karuma Bridge, a major link between the Central and Northern Uganda has brought back life to the businesses in Karuma trading center, Karuma Town Council, in Kiryandongo District. The government closed Karuma bridge in September to facilitate rehabilitation works on major components …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Joint Chief of Staff, Land Forces, Maj. Gen. Francis Takirwa has tipped soldiers on the dangers of lobbying for lucrative deployments, which he says exposes them to the dangers of stunted career growth. Takirwa was speaking while presiding over the pass out of …

Pader, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Paiula Central Village, Tokoto Parish in Paiula Sub-County, Pader District, were shocked after a cow gave birth to a calf with two heads, four ears, and four eyes on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The rare occurrence, which happened around 12:30 PM, drew …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority (NDA) has closed 900 drug outlets and recovered HIV drugs worth a billion shillings illegally sold in private facilities. According to Abiaz Rwamwiri, the Authority’s Public Relations Officer, the operation has been going on for three months in both Kampala and …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A suspected outbreak of the Monkeypox (MPOX) disease has been reported in Kitgum district, with two brothers isolated at Kitgum General Hospital. The brothers, aged 5 and 8, were admitted to the hospital after presenting classic symptoms of the disease. According to Dr. Henry …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDPENDENT | Makerere University Guild President, Lubega Vincent Nsamba, has urged the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, to consider constructing an additional hall of residence for female students to address what he described as an “accommodation imbalance.” In his remarks, Nsamba highlighted that despite the …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, has pronounced the government’s position on the concerns about Resident District Commissioners who are considering leaving their positions to enter the political arena in the upcoming 2026 elections. Talking to the press in Soroti City, Babalanda asserted that once RDCs …

Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao has said unity in Uganda can only be achieved if the country’s wealth is equitably shared. Mao notes that the differences rocking the country currently arises from the feelings many people have that they are not …

Since its inception, the fellowship has produced 18 short films addressing the challenges facing young people – including Doreen Mirembe’s “Mama Wange” which is currently being produced into a feature film. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of 10 young and passionate Ugandan filmmakers will undergo months of professional …