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Uganda: Govt, UN Women Move to Empower Female Tech Leaders With New Coding Hub in Jinja

Africa · Jinja

Uganda: Govt, UN Women Move to Empower Female Tech Leaders With New Coding Hub in Jinja

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UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has today launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) at Wanyange Girls' Secondary School in Jinja.See the Story

Uganda: Tororo Politicians At Sea As There Is No Sign of Constituency Setup in 'New Districts'

Yoweri Museveni · Tororo

Uganda: Tororo Politicians At Sea As There Is No Sign of Constituency Setup in 'New Districts'

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What began as a wave of jubilation across Tororo District following President Museveni's approval of new administrative units has gradually turned into confusion, anxiety and political uncertainty.Read Article

Uganda: Man Arrested in Bugiri Over Possession of Army Stores

Africa · Eastern Region

Uganda: Man Arrested in Bugiri Over Possession of Army Stores

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[Independent (Kampala)] Bugiri, Uganda -- Police in Busoga East have confirmed the arrest of 35-year-old Ronald Mukama over alleged possession of government stores, including military attire resembling that of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Mukama, a resident of Half London village in Muwayo Town Council, Bugiri District, was reportedly arrested following a tip-off from concerned residents, who saw him wearing a suspected military un…See the Story

VP Alupo reassures Teso on government commitment to cattle compensation

VP Alupo speaking to Katakwi Veterans over the cattle compensation program—-Photo By Emmanuel Olinga Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vice President, Rtd. Maj. Jessica Rose Alupo Epel, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the long-awaited cattle compensation program. She noted that the compensation will be carried out in a phased manner. Alupo assured affected communities in the Teso, Lango, and Acholi subregions tha…Polls · Soroti See the Story

Iganga United Have FUFA Big League In Sight - SportsNation

Iganga United have been crowned Eastern Regional League (ERL) champions after defeating Amus College School 1-0 in the final play-off match on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. In the match played at Ssaza grounds in Iganga, Amus dominated possession, mostly in the first half, but neither side managed to find the back of the net in the first 45 minutes. Iganga got the all-important goal immediately after returning for the second half. Rogers Maganda capita…Iganga · Iganga Read Article

Uganda Canoeing stars Atuhaire, Lukwago shine at Itanda Falls, set for World Championship debut

Uganda’s wildwater canoeing scene is ablaze with excitement following the exceptional performances of two rising stars, Wilbert Atuhaire, 23, and Sharifu Lukwago, 22.This was during the recent Wildwater Canoeing time trials at Itanda Falls in Jinja city. The duo clocked remarkable average sprint times — 0:47:91 for Atuhaire and 0:49:58 for Lukwago — over four fiercely competitive trials, cementing their reputation as top-tier canoeists and earni…Jinja · Jinja Read Article

NRM EC Boss Tanga Odoi Refuses To Recieve Nomination Papers Of Anita Among's Bukedea Opponent - The Witness Uganda

In a shocking turn of events, a candidate vying for the Woman Representative seat in Bukedea District has found herself at the center of a disturbing electoral controversy that raises serious questions about the integrity of NRM Party’s internal structures. The candidate, Mrs. Hellen Akol Odeke, has been denied the nomination forms required to contest in the upcoming elections, despite having paid the necessary nomination fees. In an unprecedent…Eastern Region, Uganda · Eastern Region Read Article

Food shortage affects learner turnout in Soroti School for the blind

MYD taking a group photo with the learners and staff of School for the Blind-Madera in Soroti City on Friday 30th, May 2023 Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Low attendance and participation at St. Francis Primary School for the Blind–Madera in Soroti City have been attributed to a persistent lack of food supply, which continues to plague the institution. According to the headteacher, Sr. Rose Alyabo, the school’s primary struggle is providing …Soroti · Soroti Read Article

Witchcraft Claims Rock Iganga-Amus Final - SportsNation

Iganga United have distanced themselves from the wide-spreading claims accusing them of imploring dark arts ahead of the Eastern Regional League (ERL) final clash with Amus College School. Iganga and Amus, after topping Nile and Bukedi groups with 47 and 57 points respectively will go head to head at Iganga Ssaza grounds on Tuesday, June 3 (3:00 PM kick-off), in a preliminary playoff match to decide who proceeds to the ultimate test. In the buil…Iganga · Iganga Read Article

Suici FC, Buliti Shine as Mwiri League Season 5 Closes in Style - SportsNation

The fifth season of the Mwiri League officially came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday, May 31, with a high-energy finale at the Pitstop Bar Sports Grounds in Jinja. The event brought the curtain down on a campaign that kicked off in August 2024 and once again proved to be a key fixture on the sports and social calendar for Old Mwirian alumni. Backed by Guinness, the league has grown in scale and reputation, serving as both a competitive spo…Jinja · Jinja Read Article

MYDA jeopardise Blacks Power's UPL promotion

FUFA Big League | ResultMYDA 1-0 Blacks Power Gaddafi 2-0 Arua Hill Onduparaka 2-1 Kigezi HomeBoys Calvary 4-0 Kaaro KarungiMYDA secured a 1-0 victory against Blacks Power in the FUFA Big League encounter at Kongunga PS Ground, Bukedea.With a man less, MYDA secured a hard-fought victory in front of the home crowd.Eric Kamuhanda’s lonely strike secured maximum points for MYDA as the crowd was sent to the feet in jubilation.After a goalless strike…Eastern Region, Uganda · Eastern Region Read Article