Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outgoing Ambassador of Ireland to Uganda, William Carlos has said one of the things he will miss most is Uganda’s climate and the people. Speaking at a farewell ceremony organized for him at State Lodge Nakasero, Carlos who is moving to the Philippines to …
Read More »Father arrested attempting to sell off daughter
Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man in Bugiri district is in trouble after being arrested red-handed trying to sell off his nine-year-old daughter to a witch doctor for suspected ritual sacrifice. The suspect is 34 year old Menculam Ajalu, a resident of Naluwerere trading center in Kapyanga sub county …
Read More »FOWODE worried relief cash could cause violence against women
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Women in Democracy-FOWODE, a non-governmental organization that promotes the participation of women in leadership is concerned that the Covid-19 relief funds could lead to more violence against women. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network about a report dubbed, ‘Budgeting for Peace’, that the …
Read More »Principal judge Zeija orders courts to release original national IDs for sureties
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Principal Judge Dr Flavian Zeija has directed all judicial officers to release original National Identification Cards removed from people who have been going to various courts to stand surety for relatives seeking bail. In a circular dated July 7th, 2021, the Principal Judge says …
Read More »Police officers ordered to pull off number plates of cars without travel permits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Senior Superintendent of Police-SSP Norman Musinga, who is the Kampala Metropolitan Traffic Police Commander has ordered police officers to pull-off number plates of vehicles without travel permits. The mostly targeted vehicles are those parked on city streets, shopping centres and private parking. Musinga’s directive …
Read More »Lawyers, Anti-corruption agencies query Kaboyo’s ministerial approval
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s decision to approve the appointment of Alice Kaboyo as Minister of State for Luwero Triangle-Rwenzori region has attracted criticism from a section of lawyers and officials from Anti-corruption agencies. The Appointments Committee chaired by Deputy Speaker Anita Among had earlier rejected Kaboyo’s appointment on …
Read More »NUP faults gov’t over poor handling of Covid-19 relief cash
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of the National Unity Platform-NUP party have scoffed at the government for failing to start the distribution of COVID-19 relief aid to vulnerable Ugandans as earlier promised. The government through Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja announced at the start of a 42-day lockdown that it …
Read More »MPs furious as minister fails to announce Covid-19 vaccine delivery date
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng left Members of Parliament in shock when she said she cannot tell the date when government procured vaccines will arrive. Aceng and Permanent Secretary Diana Atwine had appeared before Parliaments COVID-19 taskforce which is scrutinizing interventions put …
Read More »China a good partner in world socio-economic transformation – Richard Todwong
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | China’s hosting of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and World Political Parties Summit shows the country is becoming a good partner in socio-economic transformation of the world through political parties, a top leader of Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party said on Tuesday. …
Read More »Mental distress worsens during Covid-19 second wave
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The mental distress in the country is worse compared to the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Hafisa Lukwata, the Head of the Mental Health division in Ministry of Health has revealed. Mental and psychosocial distress is evidently affecting COVID-19 patients, caregivers and medical …
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