Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has delivered 13 motor bikes to Uganda to help in the fight against poaching, a timely boost as resources worldwide are being diverted to stem the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation follows another of hundreds of items, including heavy duty single …
Read More »New German ambassador starts work, to step up economic diplomacy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of Foreign Affairs Sam Kutesa has hailed Germany for the support extended to Uganda in the water, energy and governance sectors. Kutesa made the remarks Friday after he received copies of credentials of the Ambassador designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to …
Read More »Kadaga leads call by African Speakers for women financial empowerment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Female Speakers of parliaments in the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) have called for increased economic empowerment of women and financial inclusion. The speakers and presiding officers made the call during a virtual meeting of the 13th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament organized by …
Read More »PICTORIAL: Uganda Police trainees display new crowd control tactics
Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni Friday presided over the pass- out of 4809 Learner Assistant Inspectors of Police and Probationary Police Constables at Police Training School, Kabalye. He urged them to earn the respect of citizens by the positive actions. “When I look at the police group …
Read More »Human Rights Commission asks government to suspend OTT
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights Commission has asked government to amend the law introducing Over the Top tax and suspend it during the electoral period in order to make internet more affordable and accessible. Dr. Katebalirwa Amooti Irumba, the acting chairman of the commission told …
Read More »Maternity home closed after eight staff test positive for COVID-19
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum district COVID-19 taskforce has ordered for the immediate closure of Kitgum maternity home, a private health facility in central division after eight of its health workers tested positive for COVID-19. The health workers are part of 17 people who tested positive for …
Read More »Drug shortage hits Kabaale health center III
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabaale health center III in Hoima district is facing a shortage of drugs and medical supplies. The health facility has been grappling with drug stock-outs since February. David Kyagondeze, the in-charge says the facility last received a consignment of drugs in May. He says that …
Read More »NRM aspirants in Arua complain about defaced posters
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Resistance Movement- NRM party aspirants in Arua have raised concern about the destruction of their campaign posters. Many aspirants have pinned the posters in different parts of Arua city. However, they have raised concern about the defacing of their posters by unidentified people. Faustine …
Read More »KADAGA: Let us move past politics of hate and blackmail
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has capped a bitterly fought contest for the seat of her party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) 2nd Vice Chairperson by thanking National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates for voting for her. “The last couple of weeks have confirmed to the …
Read More »Uganda Wildlife Authority chokes on dwindling funds
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wild Life Authority (UWA) has decried dwindling operational funds during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Bashir Hangi, the UWA communications manager says they will soon need a boost if the COVID-19 pandemic is to continue since it is operating on dwindling savings of about …
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