NEWS

Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has unveiled approximately 300 mobilizers ahead of the Dokolo District Woman MP By-election. On Saturday, a delegation led by the party’s Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya met mobilization committees from all the 14 sub counties in the district. They tasked them …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | European tourists have undertaken the construction of a modern orthopedic ward at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. The 64-bed capacity ward is 80% complete and is set to be commissioned within the next two months. Valued at Shillings 900 million, the ward aims to alleviate congestion …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda admits limited options against the depreciation of the Shillings, as it stares at the dwindling foreign exchange (FX) reserves. The Uganda Shilling traded at 4,000 to a dollar for the first time at a bank, as the depreciation trend continues for the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A report from Parliament’s Committee on Equal Opportunities that recommended a review of the refugee policy to control their influx has been rejected by the House. It follows a report presented by Dorcas Acen, the Committee’s Deputy Chairperson during the plenary sitting on Thursday on …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The implementation of President Yoweri Museveni’s directive on wetland eviction has divided local leaders in Kabale district. Museveni has consistently urged all Ugandans cultivating in wetland areas to vacate as part of environmental restoration efforts. In late 2023, Museveni ordered the forceful eviction of individuals …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The feud between the Uganda Law Society (ULS) and judicial officers over the independence of the Judiciary continues to deepen. Uganda Radio Network has learned that both parties are preparing for the Bar Bench Forum organized by the Uganda Law Society on February 21st, 2024, …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka City Council is seeking at least Shillings 480 million to convert hydro-powered streetlights to solar energy, aiming for sustainable utilization. In 2017, the then Urban Council of Masaka Municipality received a grant of 3.6 billion Shillings from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) councilors in Kampala district have denied attempts to participate in a leadership training purportedly organized by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Garuga. Councilors representing Kawempe, Makindye, Nakawa, Rubaga, and Central divisions, said this during a press briefing at the …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three civil servants of Kabale district local government have committed to refunding 42.94 million Shillings. They are Vianney Besigomwe, Maziba sub-county Chief, James Magezi sub-county cashier, and Loyce Asiimwe District Clerk to Council. The funds under the District Development Equalization Grant (DDEG) were released between …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is considering revoking its partnership and grant aiding private schools that are faulting the Universal Education policy. The State Minister in Charge of Primary Education Doctor Joyce Moriku Kaducu, said that the government is going to withdraw its capitation grants and any support …