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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Kira municipality legislator has urged his colleagues in parliament to reject the government’s move to make the elite Special Forces Command-SFC an independent service unit of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an exclusive interview, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) reveals that a significant number of mothers are still contracting the virus during pregnancy and breastfeeding, passing it on to their babies. Dr. Daniel Byamukama, who heads HIV prevention at UAC, stated …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In response to the challenges posed by climate change and its unpredictable impact on farming seasons, Nebbi district is set to benefit from the installation of a weather forecast station. The initiative is part of a project being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The King of Alur, His Royal Majesty Ubimu Philip Olarker Rauni III, has called on all Alur people and those living within the Alur Kingdom to focus on unity, hard work, and development in 2025. In a press release dated December 25, 2024, issued by …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TEIFA Farm in Serere District has resorted to playing music as a method of inducing milk production from its Friesian cows. The music is intended to soothe the cows into a state of serenity, helping them release milk from their udders. Joseph Ijala, the …

Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 16 suspects are in custody at Kagadi Central Police Station for allegedly attacking and stoning the convoy of Owobusobozi Bisaka, leader of the Faith of Unity. According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN), the incident occurred on December 26, 2024, at …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Samuel Odonga-Otto, the former Aruu County MP has shifted his political focus to reclaim his parliamentary seat in the 2026 elections, stepping back from his earlier presidential aspirations. Odonga-Otto believes his leadership will be more impactful in Parliament, where he feels his efforts are most …

Siaya ready to host President Ruto and Uganda’s Museveni Kisumu, Kenya | NTV KENYA | The newly constructed Siaya County Stadium will host two heads of state; William Ruto and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni during its official opening on January 2, 2025, Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced Speaking after inspecting …

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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Straight Talk Foundation, with support from Welt Hunger under the Grow Together project, has trained 152 women in financial literacy across Napak and Moroto districts.The nine-month training focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills, and the production of reusable pads. The project targeted vulnerable women to …