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Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  There is growing anxiety on the proposed re-opening of educational institutions, which were closed in March, to protect the over 15 million learners in high-risk concentration centres, against the COVID-19 threat.   At that time of the closure, the idea was that learners could report back …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Police are investigating a man who has allegedly delivered a child’s head at the parliament building disguised as a wrapped gift to Speaker Rebecca Kadaga. The man whose identity is not yet disclosed, was intercepted at the parliament gate opposite the National Theatre by security …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  A heated argument has erupted between supporters of Juliet Wanyana and Aisha Namutebi who are contesting for the NRM flag for the position of Woman Councilor in Nakulabye parish, Lubaga division.  Drama ensued when the presiding officer Isaac Ahebwa declared that Juliet Wanyana, a resident …

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party is finding a hard time to decide on the party candidates for various elective positions in Acholi sub-region ahead of the forthcoming general elections. This stems from the failure by the aspirants to compromise on who should carry …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The army has deployed in Kyebando Central after chaos erupted at St. Paul Primary School where members of National Resistance in Kyebando Central have turned up in hundreds to cast their vote. The NRM is voting for flag bearers for Local Council 3 Chairman and …

Moroto, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Moroto Regional Referral Hospital and Uganda Prison Services authorities have opened an auxiliary treatment centre at Moroto prisons following an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in the district. Dr. Ben Watmon, the Director Moroto Regional Referral Hospital, says the decision was reached …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Peter Walubiri, the president of a faction of Uganda People’s Congress-UPC party has described the actions of his rival Jimmy Akena as kicks of a dying horse. According to Walubiri, Akena should wake up from his dream and vacate the UPC offices at Uganda House, …

 Masaka, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Masaka city has become the epicentre of Covid19 in greater Masaka region with at least 10 confirmed cases. Dr. Nathan Onyach, the Director Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, says five cases came from Masaka central market, four from Masaka District Local Government and one from the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  spirants for the National Resistance Movement-NRM party tickets for various electoral seats in Kira Municipality in Wakiso district have opted for consensus as opposed to going for competitive elections.   Lameck Kawooya, the Kira municipality NRM party registrar, says only four out of the 81 …

Kitgum, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Diocese of Kitgum has rolled out initiatives to strengthen the fight against teenage pregnancies within communities of East Acholi. This follows an upsurge in cases of teenage pregnancies recorded in the region in the past five months, after the institution of partial lockdown measures …