Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 30 civil servants in Fort Portal City have cried out as they struggle with non-payment of salaries for months. The frustrated workers say that they have spent nine months without pay, and are facing tough times and can’t hardly find what to eat, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has abolished the practice of laying wreaths on caskets during burials in favour of planting trees, as a strategic intervention to promote the protection of the environment. In a new Strategic Planning Framework for 2026-2030, approved during a joint session …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report by ActionAid International Uganda has called on the government to adopt progressive tax reforms to increase funding for the education sector, warning that without urgent intervention, the country’s education system will continue to struggle with underfunding, poor infrastructure, and declining learning …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Diogo Jota scored a 57th-minute goal to see Liverpool win the Merseyside derby 1-0 against Everton and retain a 12-point lead in the Premier League on Wednesday. Jota’s goal after Luis Diaz’s back-heel was enough to beat a well-organized defense and leave Arne Slot’s side …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday launched a landmark malaria vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize 1.1 million children under two years old in its largest rollout to date. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja presided over the official launch of the immunization exercise at Booma Grounds in Apac district in …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to continue supporting regional & global initiatives aimed at building a safer and more transparent financial system. Museveni’s message delivered by the Prime Minister, Robina Nabbanja at the official opening of the 49th Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money …

RIO DE JANEIRO | Xinhua | Former Brazil striker Ronaldo has urged the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to pursue Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola for the national team’s vacant manager’s post. Guardiola has repeatedly denied speculation linking him to the Selecao, and in November last year signed a two-year contract …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The new Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority, Dr. James Musinguzi has been urged to ensure adequate handling of human-wildlife conflicts. The call was made by the outgoing UWA Executive Director, John Samuel Mwandah as he handed over the instruments of the office where …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ali Ndawula Ssekyanzi, the Luwero Muslim District Chairperson, has refused to attend his impeachment hearings over his opposition to the re-election of Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as Mufti of Uganda. Luwero District Khadi, Sheikh Ramadhan Mulindwa Nsanja, summoned Ndawula to appear before the hearings scheduled for …

SUKHUM | TASS |  Badra Gunba, who was voted president of Abkhazia on March 2, has officially been inaugurated as the leader of the republic. The swearing-in ceremony was held in Sukhum at the state assembly hall, a TASS on-site correspondent reported. “I swear to the entire multiethnic nation of …