Nakasongola has carried over 40% of Mpox burden Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA  – URN  | The number of confirmed Mpox cases in Uganda is now 41, doubling from 22 just two weeks ago. The Ministry of Health (MOH) revealed on Wednesday that the majority of these cases have been recorded …

Makerere’s ‘Ivory Tower’ reopened, Dr. Kiyonga installed as new Chancellor Kampala, Uganda | GCIC, URN & THE INDEPENDENT  | Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga has been installed as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. The installation took place on Wednesday during a ceremony that also marked the reopening of the university’s iconic main …

The US sanctions Police Commanders, Bob Kagarura,  Alex Mwine, Elly Womanya and and Hamdani Twesigye over alleged human rights abuses. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on four officers of the Uganda Police Force over accusations of involvement in gross human rights …

Abuja, Nigheria | THE INDEPENDENT | Sunday’s Big Brother Naija live show was filled with surprises, reveals and multiple evictions – the perfect lead-up to this week’s hotly anticipated and highly contested season 9 finale. Aptly described by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as a “rollercoaster of a night”, three housemates were …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the Nyendo-Mukungwe Division Member of Parliament in Masaka City, has called out the National Unity Platform-NUP party leadership to clarify the choice of their Presidential candidate for the next general elections. Speaking at a public consultation meeting with his electorate at Mpugwe …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deborah Katuramu who has been the deputy head of Public Service and deputy secretary to Cabinet is retiring after 49 years in service. Katuramu attended her last cabinet meeting on Monday. At a ceremony to send her off at State House Entebbe, President Yoweri Kaguta …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rotary Uganda in association with the Rotary Foundation has today launched the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert, a vibrant and hybrid musical event set for 10th January 2025. The Africa Peace Concert aims to raise $500,000 towards peace building and conflict transformation while …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Waragi, a product of Uganda Breweries has announced a UGX 30M sponsorship towards Madrat and Chiko’s Nseko Buseko comedy show during which the duo will commemorate their 10th anniversary. The show is slated for October 8th, 2024 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel and marks …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Ugandan pair of Fadilah Shamika Mohamed Rafi and Tracy Naluwooza could only manage to win silver medals when they lost 21-5, 21-11 to Gayatri Rawat and Mansa Rawat (India) in the lop-sided women’s doubles final. Two players from India came top at the Kampala …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eighteen workers who sustained serious injuries from a fire that broke out at Landy Industries in Mukono district are demanding compensation. The factory manufactures Plastic shoes, Sandals, boots, and health sandals. The fire broke out after an explosion was heard in the factory. Vicky Akello, 19, …