Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight districts in Acholi sub region will hold a joint council meeting to honor Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech, the former Deputy Inspector General of Police. The joint session scheduled for Thursday at Paipir primary school in Pader town council aims at recognizing the achievements of …
Read More »First batch of Afghan evacuees arrive in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The first batch of 51 Afghan evacuees arrived in the country this morning aboard a chartered flight, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry. “The evacuees who included women, men and children underwent the necessary security screening as well as the mandatory COVID-19 testing and the …
Read More »Uganda Medical Association gives gov’t three months ultimatum on proposed pledges
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Medical Association-UMA has given the government three months ultimatum to provide health workers with protective gear and drugs, and fulfil other pledges to enable them to work in a conducive environment. UMA General Secretary Dr. Mukuzi Muhereza, issued the ultimatum while addressing journalists …
Read More »Democratic Party sets agenda for Teso sub region
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Party-DP has launched what it describes as a permanent campaign in Teso sub region, six months after Uganda’s general elections. Norbert Mao, the President General of Uganda’s oldest party says that the campaign is meant to identify problems faced by the people of …
Read More »MP Gilbert Olanya involved in accident along Kampala-Gulu highway
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kilak South County Member of Parliament Gilbert Olanya was on Tuesday involved in an accident along the Kampala-Gulu highway. The accident occurred at Kyamukonda village in Nakasongola district at around 8:30pm. Olanya was on the way to Kampala from Gulu at the time of …
Read More »Buyende town council NRM chairperson perishes in road accident
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | George Musenero, the Buyende town council National Resistance Movement-NRM party chairperson has died in a motor accident. The 60 year old Musenero perished in an accident on Tuesday afternoon in Butabaala trading center along Kamuli-Jinja highway. Musenero who was riding a motorcycle registration number UAF …
Read More »Mukwano arcade traders protest payment of July rent arrears
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders in Mukwano arcade closed their shops on Tuesday protesting a decision by the management to compel them to pay July rent arrears. One of the traders said that they are opposed to the payment of rent arrears for July since they did not work. …
Read More »MPs block gov’t statement on Umeme performance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have blocked the presentation of a government statement on the performance of Umeme, insisting that it would be a wasted effort because the House already recommended termination of the contract with the power distribution company. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa was scheduled to …
Read More »First day of school postponed for 140 million first time learners – UNICEF
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A child’s first day of school, a landmark moment for the youngest pupils and their parents around the world, has been delayed due to COVID-19 for an estimated 140 million young minds, the UN Children’s agency has said. For an estimated eight million of these …
Read More »Three people hacked to death in Masaka
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been confirmed dead following an attack by unknown assailants who raided Ssetaala village in Kimaanya-Kabonera division, Masaka city last night. One other person survived the attack with severe injuries. Masaka Regional Police Spokesperson Muhammad Nsubuga says that the deceased have been identified …
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