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Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Livestock farmers in Agago district have been forced to flee their homes over fear of persistent cross-border attacks by suspected armed Karamojong cattle rustlers. The most affected farmers are from the sub-counties bordering the Karamoja sub-region. They include Adilang, Lira Kato, Lapono Paimol, Omiya Pachua …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu-OBR Cultural Institution has renewed an earlier campaign to introduce marriage certificates to curb child marriages in Kasese district. In 2011, the institution introduced certificates that were only issued to girls who are above 18 years. Girls who are planning to get …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rev Canon Christine Shimanya of the Parliamentary Anglican Chaplaincy says God made Jacob Oulanyah, the Speaker to fight witchcraft and corruption in Uganda. Shimanya made the statement while presiding over prayers at Oulanyah’s home in Muyenga on Sunday night.  Oulanyah died on Sunday morning in …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The administration of Muni University has decried low funding by the government which they say has crippled their efforts of promoting the development of science. Since the 2014/2015 financial year, the University’s development budget increased from 4.5 Billion Shillings to 4.9 Billion in the current …

Toilet fees deny women in markets opportunity to grow their business and transform their lives and those of their families yet are a strong pillar to the economy Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) should consider extending free toilet facilities for women in markets across the …

Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in Madi Okollo district have asked the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to transfer some of the white rhinos at Zziwa Ranch in Nakasongola to Ajai Game Reserve. The leaders made the demand on Friday during the inaugural Madi Okollo district …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Catholic priest in Gulu city has petitioned President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni protesting the persistently high cost of commodities and living in the country. Reverend Father Justine Uma Erick, the Parish Priest of Holy Rosary Church is demanding an urgent intervention from the President to …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Fort Portal city are concerned about the delayed recruitment of substantive staff in the city. Fort Portal tourism city leadership says the lack of suitably qualified and substantively approved civil servants for the city is hindering the efforts of growing the city …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A number of South Sudanese students studying at Gulu Central High School have been accused of illegally possessing firearms within the school premises. Gulu Central High, a private school owned by Dr. David Onen Otto in Pece-Laroo division has at least 300 students who are …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security Fund (Amendment) Act stands out as the highlight of Jacob Oulanyah’s short tenure as head of the legislature. Oulanyah 56, died on Sunday morning at a Seattle Hospital in the United States of America where he was indisposed since February 4, …