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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health service delivery is on standstill at different government-owned health facilities in Gulu following prolonged drugs stock outs in the district. According to the District Health Department, the National Medical Stores-NMS, which is mandated to procure, store and distribute human medication and other consumables to …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 100 residents of Ayivu county in Arua city have clashed with the Maracha county legislator, Denis Oguzu Lee, accusing him of grabbing part of Barifa forest land. On Tuesday afternoon, angry residents stormed the 10acre piece of land the National Forestry Authority allocated to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hope Kivengere, the President’s press secretary for a record 15 years – 1986-2001- has died today at Nakasero Hospital. “She always checked in on the Press whenever she was back home. We have lost a great civil servant. RIP HopeKivengere,” said Lindah Nabusayi, President …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The verdict and sentencing of Corporal David Ssali for the murder of Ronald Ssebulime seems to have delivered more confusion than justice as the deceased’s relatives insist that the Kayunga Woman MP, Aidah Nantaba, should also have been charged, while she is instead crying foul saying …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electricity distribution company Umeme, has suspended its operations against illegal connections in Masaka following complaints of brutality. The operation dubbed ‘Komboa’ was rolled out across the country to reduce the levels of power loss which currently stands at 17.5%. The operation begun in 2019, and has …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Charges of murder have been preferred against the 59 suspects who were arrested following the recent attacks on the Uganda People’s Defense Forces barracks located in Zombo district. The suspects, some of whom have been in detention since 2020, are charged with the deaths of …

  Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The increasing consumption of pork has boosted pig farming and sales in Nakasongola. According to the Nakasongola district livestock report, there are now 118,042 pigs up from 35,283 reared in 2008 in the district. The report indicates that 30,809 pigs (26.1%) of the 118,042, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenyans on social media have reacted angrily to a video in which National Unity Platform President Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu, is seen supporting a politician accused of attempted murder. In the video posted on Twitter, Kyagulanyi is seen rallying Kenyans from the Embakasi constituency, to re-elect …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority is holding joint cross border training for Uganda and DR Congo law enforcement officers in Fort Portal tourism city, aimed at combating the illicit wildlife trafficking trade in the region. Speaking to journalists at Nyaika hotel in Fort Portal, George …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has taken control of petroleum products distributor MOGAS, after the latter reportedly failed to pay back a three-year loan. The bank immediately put the company, whose full name is: Maestrol Oil and Gas Solutions under receivership to recover it’s money. Non of …