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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of the Ugandan public is wearing facemasks that no longer protect from the dangers of contracting COVID-19. Instead, the masks they are using are riskier than not using one mostly because of prolonged use and irregular washing. Because COVID-19 spreads mainly from person …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition challenging the actions of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions to withdraw tax evasion charges against 12 senior executives of MTN Uganda Limited. In a majority decision of four Justices against one written by Justice Ezekiel Muhanguzi, the Justices …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The population of ostriches in Matheniko-Bokora game reserve in Karamoja sub-region in northeastern Uganda has doubled. Fred Kizza, warden of Matheniko-Bokora game reserve told URN on Tuesday in Moroto that the ostrich population is now over 50,000 making it the biggest of the species in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, has threatened to withdraw his petition from the Supreme Court challenging the victory of his rival and incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni. Kyagulanyi said he has asked the party lawyers to make a …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several families in Soroti district have resorted to fishing in swamps citing food shortage. The residents trek long distances with their children to swamps for fishing. Although group fishing is common in Teso during the dry season, some residents interviewed by URN said they are …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Moses Kizige has cautioned Karimojong pastoralists against a mentality of exaggerating the numbers of the animals lost whenever they are raided. Minister Kizige cautioned the Karimojong on Monday during a meeting with the Matheniko pastoralists in Moroto district and …

📌 UGANDA 🇺🇬 BACK TO SCHOOL SCHEDULE ▶ P1, P2 & P3 – June 7 ▶ P4 & P5 – April 6 ▶ P6, S3 & S5 – March 1 ▶ S1 – April 12 ▶ S2 – May 31 ▶ Tech schools/Post Primary institutions – March ▶ Universities – March …

Rukungiri, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT  |  Residents of Rubanga parish in Buyanja sub- county Rukungiri district have welcomed the rehabilitation and opening of the Rubanga – Buyanja Kebisoni road saying it has brought back life to them. The 10.5-kilometre road connects Buyanja sub-County to Kebisoni sub- County and will cost 10 …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Joint Operation Committee chaired by the Inspector General of Police, Martin Ochola has resolved to establish a military and police canine unit in Karamoja sub-region to help field security personnel in fighting criminality. A canine unit comprises well-trained dogs and personnel that help in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of women screening for cervical cancer has reduced. This is according to doctors from the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). According to officials from UCI, in the last six months, they have screened only 10 women who were referred from several health centers. Previously, …