Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Raphael Otaya has been installed as the first Kumam Cultural Leader. The installation also known as Won Ateker Papa Me Kumam marks the official breakaway of the Kumam community from the Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) under Emorimor. Kumam community comprises people from Kaberamaido and …
Read More »Security stepped up at Namugongo Catholic Martyrs’ Shrine as pilgrim numbers soar
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the number of pilgrims at the Namugongo catholic martyrs’ shrines continues to soar, there has been an increased presence of military and police personnel. By Tuesday evening, large numbers of military men and women were visible at the entrances, as queues of pilgrims …
Read More »REPORT: Poor people being discriminated in PDM
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A recent report has highlighted the discriminatory implementation of the government’s Parish Development Model (PDM) project, which aims to eradicate poverty. The report reveals that the poorest individuals are being left behind in accessing the benefits of the initiative. The PDM was launched by …
Read More »DGF exits Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democracy Governance Facility-DGF has formally exited Uganda after nearly 12 years. DGF, a multi-donor Fund was established in 2011 to properly coordinate donor assistance and activities in Uganda. The Fund has seven members including Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, and the …
Read More »Six students suffocate after fire guts Excel Vocational Training Institute
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six students of Excel Vocational Training Institute in Kalule, Nnyimbwa Sub-County, Luwero District suffocated Tuesday afternoon after a fire broke out in the boys’ dormitory. The fire started mysteriously while the students were attending lessons. Upon discovering the flames, an alarm was raised, and …
Read More »State of the City: Lukwago decries state of roads, drainage system
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The inadequate allocation of government funds for road construction and maintenance in Kampala continues to be a significant topic in political and social discussions, highlighting the pressing issue of the city’s poor road infrastructure. Recently, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) faced public backlash over …
Read More »PELUM urges government on food security, greenhouse gas emissions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Uganda, an NGO operating in Uganda has urged the government of Uganda to design strategies that promote food security amongst communities while also ensuring that the environment is protected. This is in relation to the May 14 – …
Read More »Mabirizi asks court to halt Nandutu trial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Male Mabirizi has filed a petition with the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala, seeking to halt the criminal case against Agness Nandutu, the State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, in connection with the iron sheets scandal. In his application submitted on Wednesday, Mabirizi requests a …
Read More »Babalanda warns of new threats, call for increased security along Uganda-DRC border
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Presidency Minister, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has directed Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) to ensure heavy deployment of Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) and other sister security agencies along the Uganda-DRC border in the Bunyoro and Rwenzori regions. Speaking through Lt. Col. Emmy Katabazi, the …
Read More »Police investigate shooting of City Lawyer
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Metropolitan Police South (KMP South) and Kajjansi Police Division are actively investigating a murder by shooting that occurred at Kitiko Birongo, Ndejje Division, Makindye Sebagabo in Wakiso District on May 30, 2023. The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Ronnie Mukisa, a lawyer …
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