Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) has introduced a new service in the country which according to the Ministry of Health is set to curb the number of people who develop complications after blood transfusion. According to Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in …

Buvuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police are holding Saul Ssimbwa, the Deputy Buvuma District Internal Security Officer-ISO for assaulting Henry Nsubuga, the New Vision correspondent for Greater Mukono. Nsubuga had gone for an interview at the Resident District Commissioner’s office on Thursday morning when Ssimbwa assaulted him. According to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Meteorological Authority-UNMA has explained that the rainy season is yet to end despite the current dry and hot weather conditions. According to UNMA, people and organizations whose activities are influenced by rain should note the changes in the weather conditions and adjust …

Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua |  Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday extended the closure of the country’s airspace to June 15 amid continued armed conflict between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. In a notice to airmen, or NOTAM, on Wednesday, the authority decided to extend the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana has ordered Uganda Funeral Services-UFS to compensate a man with more than 261 million Shillings. In 2022, Hirani Kanji filed a case after he was knocked by a vehicle registration number UAY 513Y belonging to UFS. Kanji …

 Emmanuel  Katongole shares his Ugandan story, says Rotary changes lives across the world Melbourne, Australia | THE INDEPENDENT |  Past District Governor Emmanuel Katongole has addressed the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne Australia, saying he is an example of the transformational power of Rotary across the world. “Over the years, Rotary has …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Access to the Namugongo Catholic martyrs’ shrines has become difficult for drivers and motorcyclists due to the closure of roads by the military and police. The closures were implemented even before the scheduled traffic plan was set to take effect on June 2. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Herman Ssegawa, 40, sits on a small mat along Namirembe Road, offering pegs displayed on a wooden surface with lined boxes. He beckons customers to purchase from his street stall, conveniently located opposite Kikuubo business lane. For over a decade, Ssegawa has engaged in …

  Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration team together with Kumi University taekwondo team demonstrated the positive and vibrant diplomatic relations between Kore and Uganda at a function held on May 29-30 at the Victoria Hall at Serena Hotel. Diplomats, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Michael Naboya Kitutu, the brother of Karamoja Affairs Minister, Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono, wants his case file forwarded to the High Court. He is jointly charged with his sister and her Personal Assistant, Joshua Abaho, in the Anti-Corruption Court for their alleged involvement in …