We don’t own much. Not the technology we use. Not the knowledge we teach. Not even the ideas we quote in our development plans. COMMENT | APOLLO BUREGYEYA | We already entered an era where knowledge and technology ownership define wealth. Yet here we are, still fascinated by cars and …
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Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six people have been confirmed dead and two others injured following an accident that occurred late Sunday night in Towei Village, Sipi Town Council, along the Kapchorwa-Mbale highway. The crash, which happened around 11:50 PM, involved an Isuzu Elf truck (registration number UBQ 576Q) carrying …
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Catholic Bishops Warn of Risky Future, Urge Immediate Action to Address Uganda’s Societal Challenges Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Catholic Bishops under the Uganda Episcopal Conference have raised a critical alarm over the country’s escalating societal challenges, warning that if these issues are not addressed, Uganda could …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of participants defied the early Sunday morning downpour to take part in the 2025 Kabaka’s Birthday Run—a high-profile annual event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS. The run officially began at 7:12 am, flagged off by His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, who used …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite a heavy morning downpour, The Alchemist Drunch by Ciroc first edition exceeded expectations, giving attendees a perfect treat. The first 50 ladies received a thoughtful gesture – a free flower bouquet from Nineteen Twenty One Lifestyle, a bespoke floral design and delivery service …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prosecutors in the murder and terrorism case involving Makindye West Member of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana and four other suspects have informed the International Crimes Division of the High Court that they are still waiting for guidance from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) regarding …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Shadow Minister of Finance and Kira Municipality Member of Parliament, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, is calling for the reopening of the debate on the deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in South Sudan. Ssemujju’s call comes amid growing concerns over Uganda’s continued …
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Ibanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has announced the arrest of 29 suspects in connection with the murder of Police Constable (PC) Suleiman Chemonges, who was killed by a mob during a funeral in Ibanda District on April 6, 2025. The suspects were arrested as investigations …
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Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twelve people died in an accident on Sunday night at Lwaba Village, Kapyanga Sub-county, Bugiri District, along the Jinja–Malaba highway. The incident, which occurred around 9:20 p.m., involved a drone taxi, registration number UBQ 772A, traveling from Kampala to Tororo, and a trailer carrying …
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Some subsistence farmers are down to one meal a day amid a one-two punch: a lack of rainfall, followed by the disappearance of regular food supplements due to shuttered US aid programs. HARARE, ZIMBABWE | GLOBAL PRESS JOURNAL | — Agnes Tauzeni stands on her parched field. She is a …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
