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Moroto regional referral hospital Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital have raised concerns over a sharp increase in epilepsy cases in the Karamoja sub-region, with the causes of the condition remaining largely unclear. Health experts at the facility cite infections, hereditary factors, cerebral malaria, typhoid, high blood pressure, and excessive consumption of crude waragi as …

By Ivan Kimuli Kigozi 1. Popularity is not a life sentence. In Kasese, Winnie Kizza still commanded respect and support. She could have won again. But she refused to be imprisoned by popularity. Ugandan politicians must learn this: being loved by voters does not mean you must occupy the office forever. 2. Knowing when to leave is a form of …

By Ivan Kimuli Kigozi 1. Popularity is not a life sentence. In Kasese, Winnie Kiiza still commanded respect and support. She could have won again. But she refused to be imprisoned by popularity. Ugandan politicians must learn this: being loved by voters does not mean you must occupy the office forever. 2. Knowing when to leave is a form of …

By Robert Segawa Police at Kira Road have launched investigations into a case of aggravated robbery and murder by strangulation following the death of a young woman in Kampala. The incident occurred in the wee hours of Wednesday morning at an unknown time in Kwaata Zone, Kyanja Ward, Kawempe Division, a suburb of Kampala City. The deceased has been identified …

WWF Uganda Country Director Ivan Tumuhimbise (L) and MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer Sylvia Mulinge present the top prize to Ruth Kyobutungi, founder of FarmGate Digital—an online platform that connects farmers to traders. MTN Uganda, in partnership with WWF Uganda, will this weekend send the winners of the inaugural Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge to South Africa for the continental finals. …

  By Ivan Kimuli Kigozi (Journalist) In Ugandan politics, exits are rarely graceful. Most leaders leave office only when forced out by courts, public anger, internal party revolts, age, or death. Voluntary retirement while still popular is almost unheard of. That is precisely why Winnie Kiiza’s decision to step away from elective politics remains one of the most instructive political …

Kampala,Rubaga– The late Ssaabalangira Godfrey Kikulwe Musanje was on Wednesday prayed for during a Holy Mass held at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rubaga, led by Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ssebayigga, the Deputy Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Kampala. Ssaabalangira Musanje passed away on Tuesday, 3rd January 2026. In his homily, Fr. Ssebayigga praised the late Ssaabalangira for his compassionate heart, exemplary leadership, …

Kampala – Police at Kira Road are investigating a case of aggravated robbery and murder by strangulation that occurred on the night of February 3, 2026, in Kwaata Zone, Kyanja Ward, Kawempe Division, Kampala City. The Late Diana (courtesy photo) The deceased has been identified as Namulinde Diana, a 24-year-old businesswoman and social media content creator who was living alone …

Rubongoya Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General, Lewis Rubongoya, has declared that he will challenge Minister Minsa Kabanda’s victory for Kampala Central Member of Parliament. Rubongoya, who stood on an NUP ticket, was defeated by Kabanda, the NRM candidate, in the January 15 parliamentary elections. Kabanda scored more than 22,332 votes, while Rubongoya …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda has recently earned recognition as a Top Employer for 2026, highlighting its commitment to nurturing a strong, people-focused workplace. The award, presented by the Top Employers Institute, places the company among a select group of leading employers within the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa network and across the continent. At the regional level, …