Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) is seeking 1 billion Shillings for the construction of the Irishad Mosque and commercial complex. Hassan Mwinyi, the Site Engineer, states that construction of the mosque component has reached 20 percent completion rate after site clearance and foundation level …
Read More »SURVEY: Only 12% of Ugandans eat the required fruit serving per day
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only 12.2% of Ugandans consume the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables per day, according to a new survey by the Makerere University School of Public Health. The study, which analyzed the prevalence and distribution of risk factors for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among Ugandans, found …
Read More »Will IGP Byakagaba have Museveni’s ear on increasing police funding?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In May, the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, will be spending one year at the helm of the Uganda Police Force. Byakagaba replaced Martin Ochola who held the mantle for six years. On Wednesday at the 28th Police Council Meeting held at police …
Read More »Over 10,000 unaccounted for after failing PLE in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 10,811 candidates remain unaccounted for after failing Primary Leaving Examinations in Luwero district in the past ten years. According to the results of Primary Leaving Examinations, 10,811 pupils have failed PLE from 2014 to 2024. The results indicate that 1,085 candidates failed …
Read More »1000 benefit from free UPDF medical camp in Busoga
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1300 people have benefited from medical outreaches organized by Magamaga cantonment in commemoration of the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations. The three-day medical outreaches were conducted at the different health facilities in the districts of Mayuge, Iganga and Bugweri. The medical camp enabled residents …
Read More »Kiteezi landfill survivors renew calls for compensation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Survivors of the Kiteezi landfill collapse have reiterated their demand for compensation to relocate from the buffer zones. The call comes after Saturday’s fire. The fire broke out at the collapsed Kiteezi landfill around 9:00 am sparking widespread fear among nearby residents. According to …
Read More »KITEEZI FIRE OUTBREAK: KCCA asks residents to vacate demarcated 200 meter buffer zone
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA has asked anyone who has returned to inhabit the demarcated 200 meter buffer zone around the Kiteezi landfill in the villages of Lusanjje, Kitetika and Kiteezi to vacate. This call is after this morning fire outbreak in the garbage. “Anyone who has returned …
Read More »Fire breaks out at Kiteezi Land landfill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fire has broken out at the Kiteezi landfill. The incident happened on Saturday when residents saw thick plumes of smoke raging over the dump site, KCCA officials led by Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki, Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and technical teams rushed to the scene to coordinate firefighting …
Read More »Bunyoro Kingdom Tourism officer dragged to police for assaulting journalist
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moses Atuha, the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Tourism officer and clerk to the Council has been dragged to police for allegedly assaulting a journalist while on duty. He is accused of assaulting Joseph Kasumba, a reporter with NTV in Hoima City. The incident happened on …
Read More »EACOP expands access to clean water for over 3,600 people impacted by pipeline operations
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | EACOP Ltd. has handed over 15 boreholes to communities aiming to alleviate water scarcity and provide access to clean, safe water for approximately 3,600 people (600 households). This initiative, part of the company’s corporate social responsibility, includes the in-kind replacement of 10 project-affected water …
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