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Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Miss Tourism Uganda 2017 winner, Challa Elma Kapel, 27, has announced she will contest for elections to become youth MP Northern Uganda in the next general elections. Kapel will run under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket, and says she is confident the competitiveness …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale, seeking release from prison following the Supreme Court’s decision banning the trial of civilians in military courts. In his ruling on Monday, High Court Judge …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Human Rights Tribunal sitting in Soroti has awarded sh60 million to Phylis Chepkwemoi, a widow to Gilbert Cherotwo who was tortured to death by the Uganda People’s Defense Force- UPDF soldiers in 2004. Chepkwemoi, a resident of Kapsiywo Village, Chapkwasta Sub County in Bukwo …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates’ Court has issued a warrant of arrest against the Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde on charges of insulting the modesty of a woman, particularly the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo. The warrant of arrest …

Port Bell, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has today donated items worth UGX 30M to the Luzira Youth and Women community. The donation includes 400 plastic chairs, 10 tables, 2 portable mini-sound systems, and 4-fifty-seater tents which will serve as revenue-generating assets through hire towards community development initiatives. …

Santa Akello, a farmer in Lapono, said the machine had given them hope that they would eliminate the expense of transporting their sunflower produce to Lira, about 109 kilometres away, for processing.   Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of farmers in Agago district are worried about the possibility of …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | Despite ongoing efforts to curb counterfeit trade in Uganda, significant progress remains elusive due to regulatory bodies’ limited manpower and a lack of consumer awareness. In response to these challenges, the Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN) has launched the Bleep App, a digital platform designed to …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda held a recycled plastic boat race on Saturday as part of ongoing efforts to combat water pollution. The event took place on Lake Victoria near Wakiso District in central Uganda, attracting participants from primary and secondary schools located around the water body. Romina Wilke …

Why the state changed charge sheet again Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME – COVER STORY |  The saga of Dr Kizza Besigye’s trial has taken another twist after he was on Feb. 21 sneaked into Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court and charged with treason and misprision of treason which, on conviction, carry …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has indicated that it will proceed with the planned vaccination against Malaria despite the sudden freeze of funding from the United States Agencies for International Development-USAID. Despite the sudden freeze of funding from the United States for International Development-USAID, the …