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Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of nine people who were murdered in Kyotera, together with the district leaders have tasked Maj. Tom Magambo, the new Director of Criminal Investigations Directorate-CID, to re-investigate the case for justice. The appeal came up on Wednesday when the family held prayers for …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale city authorities have contracted Covae U Ltd, a private firm to conduct a fresh valuation of property rates to capture sub-counties annexed to the city. The previous evaluation conducted by then Mbale municipality only covered Northern, Wanale, and Industrial Divisions. However, some local leaders …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forty-eight motorcycles have been stolen in Gulu city in the last two months, according to Gulu City West Boda Boda Association. Emmy Ocen, the chairperson Gulu City West Boda Boda Association says that 33 motorcycles were stolen in December last year while 13 were stolen …

Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A fire at Bupadhengo primary school in Kamuli district last night completely destroyed the primary one boys dormitory. The pupils lost beddings, books and other useful items. Available reports indicate that seven pupils suffered shock, but their condition has since normalized. Hamid Nsubuga, a teacher …

Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local council leaders in Mpigi district have been asked to block illegal land evictions. The Mpigi RDC, Faridah Mayanja says that the village leaders have the powers to stop an eviction from land and destruction of property. She said that it is disturbing for an …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed with costs an application by five Post bank officials challenging their suspension without a fair hearing. They are Stephen Mukweli, the Managing Director, Safina Wabuna Nakiyemba, the Executive Director for Information and Communication Technology, David Mwesige, the head …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament under the Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) have asked government to re-align its priorities and find money to fight maternal mortality which they said is on the increase. UWOPA members said that the budget proposed for the health sector for financial year …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mbale is holding a pastor for allegedly defiling and impregnating two teenagers from the same family. The suspect is Pastor Israel Wamoto from Prayer Alter Church in Mbale district. He was picked up on Tuesday on a tip-off by concerned citizens. According to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Center for Transitional Justice-ICTJ has urged the government to implement the recommendation of the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review. “The Universal Periodic Review serves as a rare occasion for the government to reflect on its human rights record and its obligations under …

Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sub-contractor has vandalized part of Kamuli health center II in Kamuli municipality protesting delayed payment. Ismail Isabirye was hired to fix door fittings at Kamuli youth center health center II last year. He was sub-contracted by Wanso Amanyogovu, which was contracted to refurbish the …