Kampala, Uganda | CAFONLINE | South Africa moved to the top of Group D in the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with a 2-0 away victory over Uganda on Friday. The win pushes Bafana Bafana ahead of the Crane, although both teams have already secured their …
Read More »PICTORIAL: 60th anniversary of Uganda Martyrs canonization
Munyonyo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | There were colorful scenes of worship and praise as Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere presided over celebrations by Kampala Ecclesiastical Province to mark the 60th Anniversary today of the Canonization of the Uganda Martyrs. Thousands converged on Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations attended by …
Read More »MPs face growing pressure over unmet promises ahead of 2026 polls
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Many Ugandans view Members of Parliament (MPs) as service providers, despite the official focus of their role being representation. Concerns over transparency and accountability have recently heightened public discussions about MPs’ responsibilities. According to the 2024 Sauti za Wananchi report by Twaweza-Uganda, 64% of citizens see …
Read More »Independent Akifeza calls for reconciliation after victory in Kisoro by-election
Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent candidate Grace Akifeza Ngabirano has hailed her supporters for standing firm and choosing what she called, a “legitimate leader”. She promised to carry out reconciliation among the voters and lobby the government so that development in the district takes a step …
Read More »Gulu to extend piped water scheme to over 1,000 residents
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu district water department has revealed plans to extend the piped water scheme to over 1,000 residents in Awach Sub County. The extension of the pipe water scheme will be funded at 144 million shillings under the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfer Programme, UGIFT in …
Read More »The dark side of being a government-sponsored student
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Erios Thembo was among the students admitted to Makerere University in August 2024 through the government sponsorship scheme. Hailing from Kasese, Thembo was given a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering after emerging as one of the top students from his home district, which secured him the …
Read More »Reach a Hand Uganda launches new project to empower young aspiring female filmmakers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU) in partnership with Sauti Plus Media Hub has launched the Leesu FemPower Project that is dedicated to uplifting and empowering female filmmakers and enhancing Uganda’s film industry. The Leesu FemPower project will provide a platform for young women to share …
Read More »High Court awards shs150 million to 2 New Vision journalists assaulted by soldiers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has directed the government and eight soldiers to compensate two journalists who were assaulted while covering an event involving National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, who was petitioning the United Nations Human Rights Office four years ago. Each journalist, …
Read More »Uganda qualifies for Total Energies AFCON 2025
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Read More »Religious leaders: Nyege Nyege organizers use festival to promote immorality
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of religious leaders and Busoga Kingdom officials share different opinions as the Nyege-Nyege festival takes shape in Jinja City. Nyege-Nyege is an annual four-day festival, held along the river banks in Jinja city. The festival has, however, met resistance from religious leaders, who …
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