Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Clerics at Our Lady of Trust Catholic Church in Pakwach district are seeking 3.2 billion Shillings to renovate and expand the 66-year-old Church. The church, which falls under Pakwach Parish, Nebbi Catholic Diocese, was built in 1958. The Pastoral Coordinator of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Makerere III Parish in Kawempe Division have expressed concern over the absence of adequate basic public sanitary facilities. Makerere III Parish is comprised of villages that include Kibe Zone, Sebina Zone, Dobbi Zone, Kigundu Zone, Good Hope Zone, and Mayinja Zone. Haruna Ssali, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) at the Office of the President, Hellen Seku has cautioned young leaders against the dangers of drug abuse. Addressing over 800 student leaders from various universities and tertiary institutions, Seku emphasized prioritizing their well-being and …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Bunyoro sub-region have tasked the government to prioritize tackling the continuous land eviction and grabbing cases in 2025. According to the leaders, the government should come up with a robust land management system to avert speculators and grabbers from invading the …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma has taken over the office as the third division commander of Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) replacing Maj Gen Don William Nabasa. His predecessor, Maj Gen Nabasa handed over the office to Sserunkuma on Thursday at division headquarters in Moroto district. …

North Kivu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) has dislodged the Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (patriots) from two positions as fighting rages on Friday in Masisi territory, North Kivu province. Heavy fighting resumed on Thursday …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Badru Wassajja Kiruuta has been named the new Greater Masaka Muslim Regional Kadhi. He replaces Sheikh Hamis Sulait Ssentongo, who resigned his responsibilities last month after serving for two years. Kiruuta’s appointment comes barely a year after he shifted his allegiance from the Uganda Muslim …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has quashed the resolutions made by some of the members of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council -UMSC General Assembly in 2023, in which they ousted the Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Mubajje, from office. In his judgement on Friday,  Justice Dr …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Issuance of the digital registration plates for private and public motor vehicles is set to commence on Monday. In November 2023, the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) Project was launched and Digital number plates were rolled out starting with government vehicles. In November 2024, the …

LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Premier League leader Liverpool has the chance to strengthen its place at the top of the table while piling the misery on eternal rival Manchester United, when the two sides meet at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Liverpool goes into the game after three consecutive wins, …