Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Karamoja Affairs, Mary Goretti Kitutu has apologised over management of iron sheets meant for Karamoja region. Kitutu who was on Friday, 03 March 2023 appearing before the Committee on Presidential Affairs admitted that the iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people of …
Read More »Govt finally gives Bunyangabu bona fide occupants land titles
Kibito, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government through the ministry of lands has handed over certificate of titles to more than 5,000 residents of Bunyangabu district. Government in 2009 and 2022 purchased block 44 plot 2 in Kibito Town Council and block 32 plot 1 in Nyakigumba respectively from the …
Read More »DETAILS: Parliamentary report dismisses allegations of financial loss on select NSSF projects
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliament select committee investigating the operations of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has dismissed allegations of financial loss on select investment projects in their report tabled in Parliament on March 1, 2023. These projects include the investment in MTN, Quality Chemicals, construction …
Read More »Stop abusing court processes, Minister Mao warns
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Nobert Mao has warned that those who abuse the court process for personal benefits will face severe consequences. Mao issued the warning at a fundraising to collect three billion shillings to re-construct Uganda Martyrs Catholic Parish church …
Read More »LUWERO: Police Flying Squad hunt killers of teacher
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Luwero District have by the Flying Squad unit to track the killers of a Secondary School mathematics teacher. Nathan Ssebugulu’s body was found dumped in Katikamu near the Kampala-Gulu highway after a two day search. Police say they suspected that he was …
Read More »Teenage mother’s tale of overcoming depression, stigma to resume studies
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jessica Avol 19, counts herself lucky among teenage mothers to be back at school, thanks to talk therapy sessions that saw her fighting depression and stigma. In 2019, Avol who was 17 years dropped out of school while in senior two at Kitgum Standard Secondary …
Read More »Fresh Dairy revamps one-yoghurt a day campaign
Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Milk producer, Fresh Dairy, has revamped its ‘1-Yoghurt-A-Day’ campaign to encourage the population to consume yoghurt. Vincent Omoth, Marketing Manager of Fresh Dairy said yoghurt is a healthy and lifestyle product for both children and adults. He said it is important to expose children to healthy …
Read More »John Nagenda 1938-2023
Presidency Minister announces death of John Nagenda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Nagenda, the senior presidential advisor on media matters is dead. The minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda made the announcement through her twitter account this Saturday afternoon. “I regret to announce the passing on of Senior Presidential …
Read More »Lastmile Initiative reaches 40,000 smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | LastMile, an initiative to train smallholder farmers in Africa on the prevention of animal diseases and leverage access to veterinary medicine, has reached more than 40,000 farmers in six countries. The initiative aims to bridge the gap in access, availability, and awareness of animal healthcare …
Read More »Commonwealth SG urges immediate Action on Climate Change, loss of biodiversity
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has said that collaborative action is vital to prevent the runaway effects of climate change and loss of biodiversity. Patricia Scotland KC told a One Forest Summit Conference of global leaders and experts meeting in Libreville, Gabon on Thursday that …
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