Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people admitted at Kawolo hospital on Monday after sustaining serious injuries in an accident during the campaign trail of the National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu have died. The dead are Jonathan Ssempala and Robert Kigozi. They were among the six people …
Read More »Hamstring injury to sideline Eden Hazard for at least 3 weeks
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Real Madrid on Monday confirmed that winger Eden Hazard suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Alaves. The Belgian was forced to leave the pitch in the first half of the game and wasn’t included in the squad that on Monday flew …
Read More »Tumukunde calls off campaignsi Nwoya, Gulu over low turn up
Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential candidate Henry Tumukunde on Monday called off his campaigns in Nwoya and Gulu districts over low turn up of people. Tumukunde was scheduled to address voters in Anaka Town Council in Nwoya district and Awach Sub County in Gulu district. However, the two …
Read More »COVID-19: New study shows children not wearing face masks properly
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new study has showed that children are not wearing face masks properly as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect themselves from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The study by the Makerere University School of Public Health was conducted between August and September among …
Read More »Tumukunde tells muslims to vote for change for better services
Moyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent presidential candidate, Lt. Gen Henry Tumukunde has called on muslims to vote out Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for them to be able to see better services. Tumukunde says the muslim community in Uganda has been marginalized by the NRM government. He has stated that the …
Read More »2,440 examination centers have not registered learners – UNEB
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 2,440 national examination centers have not yet registered learners for the forth coming examinations, according to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). According to UNEB the highest number of centers that have not registered learners yet are at Primary Leaving Examination level …
Read More »Masaka city secures UGX 60 billion funding under USMID
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka city council has received Uganda Shillings 60 billion additional funding for another phase of Uganda Support to Municipal infrastructure Development (USMID). The development was announced by the Masaka city mayor, Godfrey Kayemba, while addressing the media at his office on Friday. Kayemba says that …
Read More »UPDF calls for more sensitization of voters against violence
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has called for the need for more sensitization of voters and citizens against violence. The army is concerned about the increasing level of violent protests and confrontation of armed forces by protestors being recorded in the country ahead of …
Read More »Mourinho back to the Bridge in Premier League’s standout game
London, England | THE INDEPENDENT | It promises to be a revealing weekend in the Premier League as two of the top-three sides meet and two more without a win all season go head-to-head. The round of games kicks off on Friday night with mid-table Crystal Palace at home to …
Read More »Afcon U-20 qualifiers: Uganda to face Kenya in semi-final clash
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Hippos will face arch-rivals Kenya in the first semi-final at the on-going Zonal Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier for the U-20 category in Tanzania. The Rising Stars of Kenya defeated Sudan 2-1 today evening in a Group C match played at the Sheikh …
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