Yumbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Girls at Ariwa Secondary School in Bidibidi refugee settlement in Yumbe district are struggling to complete their studies, as many of them are seeking accommodation in the community, and some are now pregnant. Without dormitories, students are forced to rent houses within the community, …
Read More »Uganda Miss Tourism Kigezi pageant halted
Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court sitting in Rukungiri has issued an interim injunction against the 2024/2025 Uganda Miss Tourism Kigezi pageant due to a management feud. Organized by Miss Tourism Uganda-Pearl of Africa, the 9th edition of the competition, aimed at promoting the region’s tourist attractions, …
Read More »China to attend World University Mind Sports championship in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda, the host for the 2024 FISU World University Mind Sports Championship, has confirmed that China will send a team for the event scheduled for June 25-30 in Entebbe. Peninah Aligawesa Kabenge, the vice president of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), told Xinhua on …
Read More »Police recover UPDF gun in Moroto
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Moroto district have recovered a gun belonging to the UPDF from a Karamojong warrior in Nadunget Town Council. The gun was recovered on Friday at around 9:00 Pm after police were notified by the Nachuka village chairperson who spotted a suspected warrior in …
Read More »State House intervenes in Hoima land dispute
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State House has intervened in the illegal eviction of more than 5,000 families in Hoima district. The affected families are from the three villages of Kabatindule, in Kisukuma parish Kisukuma sub-county, Hanga, and Lengu villages in Bombo sub county in Hoima district. The contested …
Read More »Filmmakers urged to seek mentorship and prioritise collaboration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Richard Mulindwa – a multi-award-winning film producer, writer, and director, has called for mentorship among young actors, directors, and producers. He asserted that the lack of mentorship hinders the quality of many productions. “We are losing a lot of talent because of inexperienced directors …
Read More »TWAWEZA REPORT: Impacts of climate change worrying citizens
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Majority of Ugandans are concerned about the impact of climate change on the lives, a new report released by Civic Organization Twaweza on Friday shows. According to findings in their latest mobile phone-based Sauti Za Wanaichi survey in which researchers at Twaweza collected data from …
Read More »Deputy IGG grill Lira city leaders over USIMD projects
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Government has grilled authorities at Lira City council over the slow progress of Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructural Development- Additional Financing (USMID- AF) Projects. USMID- AF was under cluster 2 in which Apac, Lira and Moroto district procured a single …
Read More »Entebbe to close open air markets, ban fresh food vending
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe Municipal Council will from effective July 1st, 2024 close all weekly open air markets popularly known as “kabubbu” except for one in Kitooro, Mayor Fabrice Lurinda has announced. Also banned are mobile delivery vans or trucks vending food stuffs, which he said will be …
Read More »Bunyoro Kitara Diocese needs shs400million for consecration of Bishop
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro Kitara Diocese is currently hunting for 400 million Shillings for the consecration of the new Bishop-elect. Rev. Canon Jacob Ateirweho will be consecrated and enthroned as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese on 11th August 2024 at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Hoima City. Rev.Canon …
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