Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces fighting against cattle rustling in Karamoja have said there is a decline in cattle rustling in the region. The forces have attributed it to the withdrawal of all the Karimojong local defence unit personnel who are now undergoing training and already, …
Read More »Traffic offences and monetary fines
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On several occasions, drivers and motorcyclists have accused police of being selective while issuing Express Penalty tickets for violated traffic rules and regulations. For instance, Aramathan Musoke, a boda boda rider says he was arrested for riding past curfew time with his two other colleagues. …
Read More »Bududa residents live in fear of fresh landslides
Bududa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | People in landslide prone areas of Bududa district are living in fear of fresh landslides. The scared residents are in the sub counties of Bukalasi, Bundesi, Bubiita, Mabono, Bufuma, Bushiyi and Busiriwa. Other worried residents are in Bushika, Nalwanza, Bukibokolo, Bumayoka, Bumwalukani and Nakatsi sub …
Read More »Activists urge government to abolish death penalty
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former death inmates and human rights activists have renewed their calls to the government to abolish the death penalty. The activists argue that the death penalty does not accord the convicts chance to reform or be rehabilitated compared to jail time. Justine Nankya who spent …
Read More »NRM calls for consensus in picking Local Council executives
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM political party has called upon its members at local councils to first consider consensus while choosing the party’s executive members before opting for elections. In a letter seen by URN written to all NRM district election officers, the party …
Read More »Museveni pays tribute to BMK, Mulwana
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has asked Ugandans to desist from interfering with wealth creators, to support peace and allow the country achieve sustainable development. Museveni who was speaking at the 59th anniversary of the country’s independence at Kololo, identified wealth creators as farmers, industrialists, crucial service …
Read More »Reformed rustlers flee for their lives after handing guns to army
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Karimojong ex-rustlers who voluntarily handed over their guns to the army and received certificates from the forces have abandoned their homes for fear of being attacked by armed rustlers who are accusing them of surrendering. Peter Apuun, one of those who handed over his gun …
Read More »Thugs steal goods worth sh20 Million from moving cargo truck
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua are hunting for a group of thugs who broke into a moving cargo truck belonging to California Bus Services and made off with goods worth over Shillings 20 Million. The thugs reportedly timed the Fuso truck registration number UAJ 797M at …
Read More »Karimojong cattle rustlers kill 125 in Karamoja so far
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 125 people have lost their lives to armed Karimojong cattle rustlers between November 2020 to October 2021. The Karamoja region police spokesperson Michael Longole confirmed the statistics in interview Friday, indicating that 15 out of the 125 people killed were minors aged …
Read More »Engineers up in arms over projects ring-fenced for UPDF
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A directive by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to all government ministries, departments and agencies undertaking construction projects to use the UPDF Engineering brigade has raised concerns among professional engineers. In his July 1, 2021 letter, the president noted that projects were being delayed mainly …
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