Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Christ the King Church in Kampala has officially opened its doors to Christians after waiting for six years for the expansion works. The expansion of the church began in November 2016 with the reconstruction of the priests’ residences and the renovation and extension of …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unknown assailants have killed Herbert Galusha, the executive director of Echoes of Children’s Voices ECOV- Uganda. According to unconfirmed information, the assailants killed Galusha at his home next to Mbale primary school in Mbale City Northern Division on Good Friday and dragged his body next to …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to put an end to deforestation and fraudulent sale of land in the Northern Region, the elders and the UPDF, headed by Brigadier General Bonny, have teamed up to launch an initiative to sensitize the community on the dangers of environmental destruction and …

Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The installation of an oxygen generator at Kawolo Hospital has resulted in a significant decrease in the cost of transporting and refilling oxygen cylinders. Eight months ago, the government installed the first oxygen generator at Kawolo Hospital to replace oxygen cylinders for emergency medical care. …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, has stated that they have no intention of seeking retribution against anyone if they assume power. Mpuuga, who is also the Member of Parliament for Nyendo-Mukungwe Division in Masaka and Deputy President of the National …

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has emphasized the importance of sport and the Olympic Games in world peace ahead of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. In a video released on Wednesday, Bach stated that sport has the power to foster …

Rwampara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has commenced the free electricity connections policy targeting 1.7 million households across the country. The five-year electricity project is part of the government’s Rural Electrification Project worth 212 million dollars funded under a credit facility from the EXIM Bank of China. It covers …

Museveni feels heat of homosexuality bill COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Sign it. Sign it. Sign it. That is the clamour confronting President Yoweri Museveni from all directions regarding the Anti-Homosex The latest salvo of demands that he signs it came this Easter holiday from leaders of various Christian faiths. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has come under fire for disqualifying two guild candidates for allegedly holding an illegal electoral debate at the University. On Thursday, the University’s Electoral Commission Chairperson, Levi Tshilumba said the two candidates were disqualified for holding a “Kimeza” which is contradicting 10 (b) …

Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The Gombolola Internal Security Officer (GISO) of Abuga Sub County in Omoro District has been arrested for aggravated robbery. Michael Onen was arrested together with Benasi Akena and Justine Kidega. According to a police preliminary report, the suspects waylaid and robbed three people who were accused …