Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A car-free day event was held in the streets of Kampala on Saturday to underscore the need for sustainable urban environments. Cycling and basketball games dominated the event with over a hundred participants. The disabled appeared on the streets, got involved in various games especially basketball. …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Kigezi region are mourning the passing on of Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, State Minister for Defense and Veteran Affairs. Mateke Nyirabashitsi, 50, who is also Kisoro District Woman Member of parliament died on Saturday morning on arrival at Mengo Hospital in Kampala after …

China beats US to retain title of most positively perceived foreign country in Africa Faith in ‘western democracy’ wanes in favour of new African infused politics Two thirds want to emigrate with North America and Western Europe as top destinations Ukraine-Russia War blamed by majority on US, EU and NATO …

By adopting market-based approaches, organisations can create new water markets that provide essential services COMMENT | MATT HANGEN | Willingness to pay, or WTP, refers to the maximum amount an individual is willing to spend to procure a good or service. In the context of water, it is influenced by several …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The civil division of the high court has nullified a decision by the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) Executive Director Jackson Orem to remove his deputy Dr Victoria Walusansa from office. In a ruling on Friday, Justice Musa Sekaana maintained that Walusansa, who has been the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament from the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM have agreed with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to rationalize all agencies the government has proposed. In a resolution signed by Hamson Obua, the Government Chief Whip, the MPs also agreed to defer the rationalization to three …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people have been killed by floods in Kasese municipality. On Saturday floods hit parts of Kasese town after River Nyamwamba burst its banks. The floods affected residents in Nyamwamba Division. The Rwenzori East Police Spokesperson, Nelson Tumushiime told URN on Saturday evening that a …

Ntoroko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ntoroko district leaders are seeking government intervention over the persistent floods in the district. Due to Lake Albert’s rising water levels, the district often experiences floods that start from Kanara Sub County. The leaders are concerned that the floods continue to submerge their farms, and …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Kiira region have arrested 35 people for drug abuse. The suspects were arrested on Friday during operations to crack down on persons who are using narcotic drugs. The operations were carried out along Lubas Road, Clive Road East, Aldina cell and Oboja …

Bukwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA ranger has shot dead a 12-year-old boy. Joshua Sukuku, a pupil at Amanang Primary School, was shot for allegedly trespassing and grazing animals inside Mt. Elgon National Park. His other colleague Isaac Kinyazi,15, a resident of Cheburbei village, Amanang sub-county in Bukwo District …