Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite the restricted movement of vehicles and motorcycles during Covid-19 lockdown, 3,663 people died in road accidents. The road safety and traffic report shows 1,146 out of 3,663 people killed in road accidents were motorcyclists. This translates to ten road fatalities per day. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has today officially parted ways with head coach Johnathan McKinstry. According to a statement issued by FUFA, the Head Coach of the Uganda Men’s National team, McKinstry, has today reached an agreement with FUFA to bring an end …
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Bukedi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Bukedi Diocese George Sam Bogere Egesa has ordained 6 new canons. The 6 new canons are Ven. Rev. Canon Joshua Iroota, Ven. Rev. Canon Barnabas Muniala, Canon Sam Rodgers Wairagala,Canon Aggrey Ofwono, Canon Joseph Hirya and canon sister Kezia Dorothy Otim. Bishop …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Roads Authority – UNRA has started patching multiple potholes along the Gulu-Atiak-Nimule highway weeks after Uganda Radio Network reported about the transport challenges on the highway. The 106Km great north motorway that stretches from Gulu City through Pabbo-Atiak to Elegu Town Council at the …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teachers in Arapai Sub County in Soroti District want the Government to establish COVID-19 vaccination points at Health Centre III nearer to them. This comes after the Soroti District COVID-19 task force set up five vaccination points in the district and city. They include Soroti Regional Referral …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some members of the Bugisu Parliamentary caucus have rejected proposals for fresh elections of the Bamasaba cultural leader. This comes a few days after Manafwa District Woman Member of Parliament who also doubles as the Energy and Mineral Development Minister, Mary Goretti Kitutu told mourners …
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📌 POLICE CID REPORT 2020 • 4,460 killed in 20 months • 547 persons lynched • 1,358 death via assaults • 547 hit with blunt objects • Majority are assault, poisoning, arson, shooting, mob action 📌 OTHERS • Sh15 billion lost in cybercrimes • Sh4 billion lost in fraudulent land deals • 3,516 motorcycles stolen, …
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Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sironko district is seeking more vaccines to vaccinate more cattle against Foot and Mouth Disease-FMD after using up the 500 doses supplied by the Ministry of Agricultural, Animal Industry and Fisheries-MAAIF. The District Veterinary Officer, John Wanzala, says FMD broke out in the district in …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu Archdiocese has entered a partnership with Bukona Processors Limited to industrialize the growth and production of cassava in Northern Uganda. The Archbishop, John Baptist Odama signed the deal on behalf of the Gulu Archdiocese while Pravin Kekhal, represented the Nwoya based Bukona factory at …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jude Mike Mudoma has vowed to continue working at the cultural head of Inzu Ya Masaba whether or not government gazettes him. Mudoma is one of the two people claiming the throne of the Bamasaba cultural institution following his election by a faction of clan …
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