Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslims have asked the government for an equal share of funds as they commemorate Muslim Martyrs at Namugongo. The annual commemoration of Muslim Martyrs will take place on June 10. Historical records indicate that around 1874/75 during the reign of Kabaka Mukaabya Walugembe Muteesa I, Muslim …
Read More »Mueni Nduva sworn in as EAC Secretary General
Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Veronica Mueni Nduva has been sworn in as the new East African Community (EAC) Secretary General, following the recall of Peter Mathuki by Kenya President, William Ruto, earlier this year. Mathuki was appointed ambassador to Russia leaving the position vacant in March. Speaking in …
Read More »Hundreds participate in Bunyoro Empango run in Hoima City
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom subjects have participated in this year’s Empango run. The run that was flagged off on Saturday by Andrew Byakutaga, the Kingdom’s Prime Minister saw hundreds of the Kingdom subjects from various districts within the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom participate. The marathon …
Read More »Africa Energy Bank awaits two country signatures
Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | The Africa Energy Bank is finally ready for implementation, following the signing of the Establishment Agreement between the Pan-African Bank, Afrexim, and the oil-producing countries of the continent. The agreement between the Africa Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and the Africa Import and Export Bank (Afreximbank) …
Read More »MTN Uganda fulfils pledge to St. Joseph’s Aid Society with computers, lavatories in ’30 Days of Y’ello Care’ Campaign
Kyankwanzi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Mobile Money (U) Ltd staff, under the ’30 Days of Y’ello Care’ campaign in commemoration of MTN Group’s 30 th anniversary, on Friday exceeded their initial commitments at St. Joseph’s Aid Society, with the prevision of 20 computers equipped with a year-long paid internet …
Read More »Eight nations for 2024 Rugby Africa Cup to be staged in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Eight national teams will tussle it out in the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup slated to take place on July 18-29 in Kampala, Uganda. Godwin Kayangwe, President of the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) told Xinhua on Friday that they are excited about hosting a big event …
Read More »Flood victims in Bunyoro cry foul
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of people who were affected by floods that resulted from the rising water levels of lake Albert in the Bunyoro sub region are crying for government support. In 2020, the floods submerged several homes on the shores of Lake Albert in the districts of …
Read More »Uganda defeats Botswana 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Cranes celebrated their return to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, with a 1-0 victory against Botswana in their third Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Thousands of fans who stormed the stadium to cheer the home boys will have …
Read More »NEMA launches paramilitary force to fight environmental crimes
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has launched a paramilitary force to enforce environmental laws and avert related crimes in the country, authorities said Friday. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the state-owned environmental watchdog, said that the Environment Protection Force (EPF) was formed in line with the country’s laws. …
Read More »Gov’t commissions shs1.3billion health facility in Bududa
Bududa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bududa Resident district commissioner, Africano Aharikundira on Friday handed over the newly constructed Bumusi Health Center III to Nalwanza Sub County. The government in 2021 embarked on the construction and upgrade of Bumusi Health Center III from Health Center II. This was in fulfillment …
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