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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Education authorities in the Moroto district have suspended operations of three schools over growing insecurity. The community schools closed include Atedeoi Primary in Lotisan Sub County, Nakiloro Primary School, and Napedo Primary School in Katikekile Sub County while in Kakingol Primary School, the pupils had absconded. …

Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The first Leader of the opposition under the restored multi-party system in Uganda, Professor Morris Ogenga Latigo has lashed the current leadership at Parliament. Latigo, the former Agago MP told Uganda Radio Network that Annet Anita Among and her Deputy, Thomas Tayebwa do not deserve …

MOROTO, Uganda | Xinhua | On the foothills of Mount Moroto, in Uganda’s northeastern district of Moroto, sweet melodies welcomed guests at Kasemeri Primary School, where an event involving sports and art is underway in appreciation of Chinese food aid. Food donated by China and others is keeping thousands of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women in Kiboga have called for reforms in land laws and support for women in land registration and ownership. They say one of the challenges they face in the district and the country at large is limited land ownership. They contend that women’s land rights …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traditional healers and herbalists in Uganda have formed a new umbrella organization, the Re-Union of Traditional Healers and Herbalists Association. The association brings together practitioners from over 18 organizations in different districts and regions of the country. Previously, traditional healers and herbalists operated under different associations, …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nyendo-Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba says there is a need for honest dialogue among change-seeking forces for a peaceful transition of power in Uganda. He says it is high time the country changed its political course by having leaders who advocate for a peaceful transition …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has advised the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives to rescind the appointment of the Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to “abide by the laws”. The Attorney General’s intervention follows a petition by one Ahimbisibwe George …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a fresh clash between FUFA President Moses Magogo and his predecessor, Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, over allegations that FUFA attempted to sabotage Vipers SC’s chances of winning last season’s trophy. On Wednesday, while unveiling Vipers’ new coach Nikola Kavazovic, Mulindwa who is the …

Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 300 residents in Kityerera sub-county, in Mayuge district have protested the eviction by the National Forestry Authority-NFA from a forest reserve. This week, NFA embarked on the eviction of illegal settlers in the three villages of Bugoya B, Bukalenzi, and Nantamu villages, from Busoga South …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fire has gutted a  Shuhadal Islamic Secondary School dormitory in Mbarara District, destroying property.  The fire also injured a student, Suleiman Beigana who is currently admitted at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. The dormitory houses 202 students of Senior 2 and 3.  Isaq Mugerwa Kafeero …