Ntoroko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Adolescents and young mothers are experiencing significant barriers, including stigma and discrimination to accessing voluntary family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) services at Kanara landing site, Ntoroko District. Although self-care interventions have been shown to reduce such social barriers to family planning and reproductive health …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eng. David Luyimbazi, Deputy Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has revealed that although KCCA was aware that the Kiteezi landfill had reached its maximum capacity, they were unable to relocate due to insufficient funding. KCCA’s Public Health Directorate 2023 site visit report recommended that …

Kapelebyong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Aturai village in Kapelebyong district have handed over  204 acres of land to facilitate the establishment of Military Brigade headquarters and its associated infrastructures. The customary land was handed over to UPDF on Tuesday. It is anticipated that once in place, the installation …

KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rescue operations at the Kiteeezi landfill collapse, which buried more than 30 houses and animals, were hampered by limited equipment, with only two excavators deployed by the fire and rescue services and KCCA. A devastating tragedy struck on Saturday morning at 7:40 AM, resulting in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Kingdom Government has unveiled a new multi-billion initiative to accelerate Uganda’s clean cooking agenda. The initiative valued at 5 million euros (23.7 billion Ugandan Shillings) was launched at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Kampala, on Friday. It focuses on three key components …

Madi-Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 192,640 households in the West Nile sub-region are set to benefit from reliable electricity following groundbreaking work by a government-backed independent power developer. The project will establish a 24 MWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) plant in Madi Okollo district. The solar plant, implemented by …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outgoing Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese Samuel Kahuma has rallied the top leadership of the Anglican Church to improve the welfare of Church Ministers. Bishop Kahuma observes that the welfare of most Church ministers is wanting; they do not have decent housing, no means …

Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he regrets the constitutional provision that set minimum education requirements for Members of Parliament. Article 80 clause 1(c) of the Constitution states that a person is qualified to become a member of parliament if they “have completed a minimum …

PARIS, FRANCE | Xinhua | Eliud Kipchoge, the marathon legend revered across the globe, walked into the mixed zone wearing only his shorts. The sight of him – stripped of his usual running gear, without shoes, socks, or even a shirt – was as striking as it was symbolic. Less …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On October 17, 2024, Uganda will host the “Heads of State Summit,” bringing together 11 heads of state from countries within the Nile Basin. This summit, the highest decision-making body of the Nile Basin Corporation, is crucial for addressing political issues and directing the effective …