Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of mothers dying during deliveries within hospitals is on the rise, according to a report released by the Ministry of Health. Figures from the Annual Health Sector Performance review show that a total of 496 mothers died during childbirth in 2019/2020 compared to …
Read More »COVID-19: New study shows children not wearing face masks properly
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new study has showed that children are not wearing face masks properly as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect themselves from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The study by the Makerere University School of Public Health was conducted between August and September among …
Read More »Tumukunde tells muslims to vote for change for better services
Moyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent presidential candidate, Lt. Gen Henry Tumukunde has called on muslims to vote out Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for them to be able to see better services. Tumukunde says the muslim community in Uganda has been marginalized by the NRM government. He has stated that the …
Read More »2,440 examination centers have not registered learners – UNEB
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 2,440 national examination centers have not yet registered learners for the forth coming examinations, according to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). According to UNEB the highest number of centers that have not registered learners yet are at Primary Leaving Examination level …
Read More »UPDF: There is no day time curfew in Luwero
Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Defence spokesperson Brig. Gen Flavia Byekwaso has dismissed reports on social media that the military has put in place a day time curfew ahead of the visit to the areas of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine. “There is no …
Read More »Masaka city secures UGX 60 billion funding under USMID
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka city council has received Uganda Shillings 60 billion additional funding for another phase of Uganda Support to Municipal infrastructure Development (USMID). The development was announced by the Masaka city mayor, Godfrey Kayemba, while addressing the media at his office on Friday. Kayemba says that …
Read More »CAF Champions League: Vipers SC ready for Al Hilal club
First Leg: Vipers SC v Al Hilal Club St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende | 4pm Kampala, Uganda | VIPERS SC | The stage is set and all eyes will be on Vipers Sports Club on Saturday evening when they lock horns with Sudanese outfit Al Hilal Club in the first leg of …
Read More »UPDF calls for more sensitization of voters against violence
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has called for the need for more sensitization of voters and citizens against violence. The army is concerned about the increasing level of violent protests and confrontation of armed forces by protestors being recorded in the country ahead of …
Read More »Uganda needs rule of law and strict observance of human rights- Katikkiro Mayiga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has emphasized the need for rule of law and strict observance of human rights during the ongoing campaigns ahead of the 2021 general election. According to Mayiga, all candidates should be free to express their political views and …
Read More »Mayambala promises to compensate NRA veterans in six months
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Independent Presidential candidate Willy Mayambala has promised to compensate National Resistance Army War veterans within six months. Luwero district was the epicentre of National Resistance Army-NRA war of 1981-1986. However, 34 years after the war, several veterans and residents are still demanding for compensation …
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