‎One dead after shooting incident at MP Ssekikubo NRM campaign launch

Sembabule, Uganda | One person was shot dead, and Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament Theodore Ssekikubo was left injured with gun wounds following a clash between armed personnel and National Resistance Movement-NRM supporters in Sembabule district. The shooting occurred at Kireega village in Kampala parish, Lwemiyaga sub-county, where Ssekikubo had gathered his … The post ‎One dead after shooting incident at MP Ssekikubo NRM campaign launch appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

"Lamwo County MP Thomas Oketayot Courts Victory in Lokung Ahead of Crucial NRM Primaries"

Kitgum Auction Scandal: Public Left in the Dark, Leaders on the Spot

What to know about Jeff Bezos' and Lauren Sanchez's 3-day wedding

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's glitzy three-day wedding celebration kicks off this Thursday in Venice. Not everyone is pleased.

How the quest for votes in Acholi has corrupted our president, causing him to ignore his core principles.

President Yoweri Museveni has issued orders to evict all pastoralists (Bahima and Batutsi of Kinyankore and Kinyarwanda culture) from the Acholi region. These people, who are commonly referred to as Balalo, migrated

'I tell my children not to play so we save money on soap'

High inflation and a cost-of-living crisis means many Malawians, like Suzanna Kathumba, face tough choices.

Uganda to open campaign against Algeria

UGANDA | Xinhua | Co-host Uganda will open its TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign against Algeria on August 4 at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. The African Football body CAF released the schedule for the tournament on Friday. Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will co-host the Championship from August 2 to 30. … The post CHAN: Uganda to open campaign against Algeria appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Teacher jailed 46 years for defilement

The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has sentenced  Teacher Junior Tukwasibwe Junior  to 46 years in prison for defiling three learners. Tukwasibwe was on Friday sentenced by the ICD Judge Richard Wejuli Wabwire , just a week after finding him guilty on six counts including; … The post Teacher jailed 46 years for defilement appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Trump to bomb Iran again if provoked

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would consider ordering another military strike against Iran if the country intensifies its nuclear activities. "Without a question. Absolutely," Trump told reporters in the White House briefing room. Trump also confirmed that his administration has dropped a plan to ease … The post Trump to bomb Iran again if provoked appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024 finals

Find out the format, fixtures, kick-off times, venues and favourites for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.

COVID-19: Death toll rises to 22 in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Bangladesh | Xinhua | Bangladesh on Saturday recorded two new COVID-19 deaths during the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 22 so far this month. The country on June 5 recorded its first COVID-19 fatality this year when a man died from the infectious disease in the capital Dhaka. The country also reported … The post COVID-19: Death toll rises to 22 in Bangladesh appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Cristiano Ronaldo prefers rest over FIFA Club World Cup

Portuguese star says he'd rather prepare himself for a 'very long' season, which ends with the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Queen of Katwe's gambit still in play for Uganda's slum chess players

A famous chess club is still producing champions, but faces a daily struggle to survive.

DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with scepticism in rebel-held city

Critics of the agreement have questioned whether it is thorough enough and will be able to bring peace.

Kitgum General Hospital Seeks UGX 10 Million to Repair Broken X-Ray Machine

The hospital's Senior Administrator, Thomas Ojok, revealed that the funds are required to purchase a new X-ray Generator Controller and Power Supply Assembly, as well as to cover labor costs for installing it.

Kitgum Deputy Head Teacher Arrested for Sending Learners Home Over Unpaid PTA Fees

Justine Onek Diggas, the Deputy Head Teacher of Opette Primary School in Labongo Amida Sub-county, Kitgum District, was arrested because he sent learners home over unpaid Parents Teachers Association (PTA) fees, a move that contravenes the Education Act of 2008.

Kitgum Municipality Prioritizes Security with over UGX 200 Million Solar Street Light Project

According to Richard Okwera Ojara, the Mayor of Kitgum Municipality, the 32 solar street lights will be distributed across the three divisions of the municipality. Twelve lights will be installed along the Kitgum-Gulu Highway from Yotkom Medical Centre to Pandwong Muslim Primary School in Pandwong Division. Another 12 lights will be installed in the Corner Mission Central Business District along the Kitgum-Madi Opei Highway in Pager Division.

Tension as NRM aspirants disagree on Joint campaign costs

Tension hits NRM kitgum as members reject funding joint campaign

Panyum PDC Chairperson Arrested for Embezzling PDM Funds

Geoffrey Oguti, Assistant Resident District Commissioner in charge of Chua East, revealed that Komakech changed the names of 13 intended beneficiaries to those who were not meant to receive the funds. Some beneficiaries who were supposed to receive 1 million Shillings instead received less.

Panyum PDC Chairperson Arrested for Embezzling PDM Funds

Geoffrey Oguti, Assistant Resident District Commissioner in charge of Chua East, revealed that Komakech changed the names of 13 intended beneficiaries to those who were not meant to receive the funds. Some beneficiaries who were supposed to receive 1 million Shillings instead received less.