Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A specialized insurance policy tailored to cover both Boda boda riders and their passengers has been introduced. This comprehensive policy provides coverage for accidents, injuries, and unforeseen incidents, including medical expenses, hospitalization benefits, personal accident coverage, and the welfare of insured individuals. Boda boda (motorcycle …
Read More »NRM leaders task Prime Minister Nabbanja to address land evictions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Resistance Movement-NRM party leaders have tasked Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister to intervene and address the massive land eviction cases in the district. Speaking on Thursday during the Hoima NRM District Conference at Dwoli Primary School in Kitoba sub-county, MPs and other NRM leaders …
Read More »MUSEVENI: Don’t allow strangers in churches, bars
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised parishioners and patrons not to allow people they don’t know to access their churches and bars respectively. Museveni’s advice also extended to hotels, lodges, and other rentals to ask for identification before allowing anybody to have access to their …
Read More »Kasese border market temporarily closed over terror threat
Mpondwe , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Export Zone Mpondwe Lhubiriha Market at the Uganda –DRC border line in Kasese district has been temporarily closed. The weekly market which takes place every Tuesday and Friday attracts communities from Kasese, neighbouring districts and those from the Democratic Republic of Congo. …
Read More »Top Amudat officers pinned in cattle raids
Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region are investigating top officials in Amudat district for allegedly aiding cattle theft. This follows the arrest of five cattle traders on August 25, 2023, at the Chepsikunya security checkpoint with stolen cows. It’s reported that the traders bought …
Read More »EAC standards national agencies agree on new measures for smooth trade
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community partner states have through their standards regulators agreed on 11 measures aimed at improving the standard of food products on the market. The move is also aimed at ensuring the protection of local consumers against food-borne diseases and a smooth …
Read More »DPP issues new guidelines for charging suspects
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Director of Public Prosecutions, Jane Frances Abodo, has launched the “Decision to Charge Guidelines 2023,” a comprehensive framework aimed at assisting prosecutors in making informed decisions regarding the charges brought against accused persons. The guidelines not only delineate the essential functions and responsibilities of …
Read More »Cranes in last chance saloon vs Niger in AFCON
✳ Uganda vs Niger – 10pm Marrakech, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes are set to play their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Niger at the Grande Stade de Marrakech Annex in Marrakech, Morocco this evening. Niger, hosting their home games away from home due to …
Read More »Survey shows Uganda’s key health indicators stagnating
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Results of the Uganda Demographic Health Survey (UDHS), conducted every five years, show that the country has not made significant progress in reducing fertility, teenage pregnancy, and child mortality, among other indicators. According to results released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) on …
Read More »Mbarara fish vendors threaten to protest over market fees
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fresh fish vendors in Mbarara central market are threating to hold protests after the city council authorities set a deadline for their eviction due to unpaid fees. The fish vendors, who typically pay a monthly rental fee of sh100,000, have refused to pay for …
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