NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Youth Representative for Central region, Sarah Babirye Kityo has been elected President of the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF). She beat two other candidates, Joselyn Uchanda and Christine Nampijja during the elective general assembly held at the Lugogo indoor stadium. Babirye collected 184 votes, while …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Days after District Police Commanders informed the police leadership at Naguru headquarters that they would like to retain some of the Special Police Constables-SPCs whose elections tenure has ended, it has emerged that some directors have not welcomed the move. Ahead of the 2021 general …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region has arrested a 24-year old man, Eric Kitumukiza, a Rwandese National over leading an organized criminal gang of youths who vandalize and take number plates of vehicles belonging to members of the Indian community in Jinja city and the surrounding areas …

Ibanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The business community dealing in cattle products in Ibanda district are crying foul after authorities imposed a total ban on the movement and sale of cattle products due to the escalating foot and mouth disease. The Ibanda District Veterinary Officer Dr. Hillary Arinaitwe on Thursday …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of households that own radio sets has declined by 13.5% in a survey carried out by Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Radio is a leading source of information in Uganda and there are over 200 stations authorized by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to broadcast …

Oyam, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Oyam have arrested a UPDF soldier Jimmy Obong who was found in possession of ivory. Obong who is attached to 409 brigade in Arua district was arrested on Thursday following a tip off by concerned residents. The UPDF soldier was riding a motorcycle …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | China National Offshore Oil Corporation(CNOOC) is joining French giant Total to bid for Uganda’s new oil blocks in the Albertine. While the Energy ministry shortlisted four companies to bid for new oil blocks, URN learnt that CNOOC will be part of the bid under the …

Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least more than 50 cows have been stolen in the just ended month of May in Dabani sub county. Most affected are the villages of Buwuma “A”, Buwuma “B”, Bugunduhira, Mayombe and Nabuwambo. According to the residents, they have resorted to sleeping outside as …

Bukomansimbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sergeant Hassan Kayondo, 38, the driver of Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the ex-Minister for Works and Transport was laid to rest in Lugando village, Bigasa sub county, Bukomansimbi district of Friday. Kayondo died in the line of duty on Tuesday morning in a shootout that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Drama ensued on Friday evening at the High Court Civil Division as the Judge who was allocated to hear the case in which city lawyer Male Mabirizi seeks to block the recruitment of judicial officers ordered that the file goes to Justice Musa Ssekaana. Justice …