In Uganda, an affordable alternative to dirt floors is a big boost to human health

JINJA, Uganda — (AP) — Simon Tigawalana dreamed for years of doing something about the dirt floors in his small house, blaming them for making his family sick. But in a rural area in one of the world's poorest countries, making them over with concrete …

Violence Against Journalists Rises as Uganda Heads Into General Elections

KAMPALA, UGANDA — It was a local election, and, for most of the day, it was peaceful, says Huzaifa Mugerwa, a young journalist covering voting for the first time. But as the day of voting wrapped up, Mugerwa says, a masked man kicked a ballot box. The …

In Uganda, an affordable alternative to dirt floors is a big boost to human health

In Uganda, an affordable alternative to dirt floors is a big boost to families’ health

Mbiko Parish: A decade of hospitality to Uganda Martyrs’ pilgrims

Some of the pilgrims making prayers on arrival at St. Charles Lwanga, catholic parish, Mbiko. Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Karoli Lwanga, Mbiko Parish, has over the past 10 years positioned itself as a one-stop hospitality center, offering meals, …

Annual "Chinese Bridge" language competition held in Uganda

KAMPALA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Learners of the Chinese language in Uganda showcased their skills during the 2025 "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition, held in the central Ugandan district of Luwero on Saturday. Secondary and college …

Indian faith leader Jayramgiri Bapu visits Uganda

Indian faith leader Jayramgiri Bapu visits Uganda Indian faith leader Jayramgiri Bapu has arrived in Uganda for a five-day visit aimed at promoting cattle-related trade and fostering collaboration between Uganda and India. Bapu is the 14th successor of a …

Over 3,000 farmers attend Northern Uganda Agribusiness expo

Over 3,000 farmers attend Northern Uganda Agribusiness expo Over 3,000 farmers from northern and eastern Uganda are taking part in an agribusiness expo, with over 45 exhibitors showcasing innovations in agro-inputs, mechanization, post-harvest technologies …

Uganda’s Isaac Junior Senyange to face DRC's Serge Djamba in eight-round bout

Uganda’s Isaac Junior Senyange to face DRC's Serge Djamba in eight-round bout Uganda’s welterweight boxer Isaac Junior Senyange will this evening take on Democratic Republic of Congo’s Serge Djamba in an eight-round bout at Hamz Stadium. Both fighters …

Uganda prisons netball club thrash UGX Luwero as national league resumes

Uganda prisons netball club thrash UGX Luwero as national league resumes Uganda Prisons Netball Club yesterday beat UGX Luwero 70–22 at the Hamz Stadium Court in the National Netball League, which had been paused for two rounds to allow teams to …