Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security chiefs have warned people planning to riot or protest during or after next Thursday’s Presidential and Parliamentary elections that they will taste the full wrath of their forces. Led by Minister of Defence Adolf Mwesige, Internal Affairs Minister Gen Jeje Odongo, IGP Martin Ochola, …
Read More »Human rights activists caution on ‘Kayihura pardon’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human rights experts and organizations have said that the move to pardon the former Inspector General of Police Kale Kayihura is premature and would set a bad precedent. Gen Kayihura was sacked in April 2018, by President Museveni after serving the force for 13 years. …
Read More »Masaka prison in-charge faces arrest for failing to produce NUP supporters in court
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka Chief Magistrate Charles Yeteise issued criminal summons against the in-charge of Saaza Government Prison Henry Kidega for failing to produce more than 60 supporters of the National Unity platform before the court on Wednesday. They were part of a group of NUP supporters who …
Read More »Wildlife population increase to intensify future conflict with humans
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The increase in human populations and wildlife in Uganda may pose a challenge if not planned for. To date, Uganda’s population stands at close to 43 million people, but wildlife that attracts tourists to Uganda is also on the increase. Over the last 30 years, …
Read More »Kwania district NUP chairperson, three others arrested
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have arrested Bongoni Okwir Ojok, the National Unity Platform-NUP chairperson for Kwania district and three others. It’s alleged that Okwir, Charles Ogwang, the Kwania district NUP mobilizer and two unidentified NUP officials from Kampala were arrested on Wednesday evening when they had gone …
Read More »Buyende fishermen cry out to Tumukunde over harassment by UPDF
Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Voters in Buyende district have appealed to Independent Presidential Candidate Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde to save them from the wrath of the Fisheries Protection Unit FPU. Gen. Tumukunde was speaking to residents of Buyende district on Thursday while on is campaign tour on Thursday. He …
Read More »Three million mosquito nets to be distributed in Kampala, Wakiso
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Health Ministry is set to distribute three million mosquito nets in Kampala and Wakiso districts. The distribution will start on Friday and end on Wednesday 13th. This is part of the newly launched “under the net” campaign, through which government intends to distribute up …
Read More »Police rescues Rakai registrar as polling officials protest unpaid allowances
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police was called to rescue Sarah Nabukeera, the acting Rakai Electoral Commission registrar from a rowdy group of polling officials that wanted to beat her up over unpaid training allowances and use of inappropriate language. The group of 502 polling officials including presiding officers, …
Read More »Political parties in final recruitment drive for polling agents
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Political party leaders in Luweero district have intensified the recruitment exercise for polling station agents ahead of general elections next week. On Wednesday night, the Electoral Commission delivered election materials for 471 polling stations located in Luweero district. The Electoral Commission has also completed …
Read More »Mao promises Buganda unconditional return of all kingdom property
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Norbert Mao has used his interface with the Buganda Kingdom Premier to pledge the unconditional and immediate return of the institution’s property once elected head of state. Mao together with other party officials today met Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga …
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