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Several pilgrims injured in Tororo accident after bus overturns

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 55 pilgrims narrowly escaped death on Tuesday, 4th June 2025, when the bus they were traveling in overturned at Opedede Corner in Osukuru Town Council, Tororo District. The victims, who were returning from the annual Martyrs Day celebrations in Namugongo, sustained varying …

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Uganda hands over 23 confiscated boat engines to DRC

Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has handed over 23 confiscated boat engines to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government officials. The 23 boat engines, together with 19 fishing boats, were handed over to the Congolese government officials at Butiaba landing site in Butiaba town council, Buliisa …

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Sanitation crisis grips malembo landing site as latrines fill up

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 3,000 residents of Malembo landing site in Kyesiiga Sub-county, Masaka District, are living in fear due to worsening sanitation conditions, following the collapse of the area’s only two pit latrines. The community is grappling with open defecation and use of nearby bushes, …

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