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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of farmers in the sub-counties of Karusandara, Maliba, Kanyangeya and Mubuku in Kasese district are facing a famine threat after their plantations began drying up as a result of silt deposits left by recent floodwaters. The floods followed a heavy downpour that pounded …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the country slowly emerges from a two-months lockdown, there is now a sense among business leaders that things might be getting better according to a survey sponsored by Stanbic Bank. The Purchase Managers Index (PMI) rose to 41.9 points in May from the …

Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Habitat for Humanity Uganda is to construct forty five permanent houses for the vulnerable people in Ongino and Kumi sub-counties in Kumi district. Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian Non-Governmental Organization which provides social housing support to the vulnerable rural households especially women, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans are increasingly becoming complacent, ignoring all safety measures initially imposed by the government to control the spread of coronavirus. Although the government ordered strict enforcement of social distancing in markets and all public places and wearing of face masks, the guidelines have been …

Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyotera district COVID-19 task force is stuck with ten confirmed cases of coronavirus disease due to lack of transport to Masaka Hospital. The patients have been in isolation since last week, Monday when they tested positive during the community mass surveillance testing exercise in …

Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mityana district leaders are in talks with the central government to allow them to convene a special council session to eulogize the late Maj. Gen. Samuel Kasirye Ggwanga. The district information officer, Edward Muganga says being a senior citizen and top consultant on most …

Kampala, Uganda| AFP |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Emmanuel Ricky Omoko, a former police officer, has been arrested for allegedly masquerading as a detective attached to Criminal Investigations Directorate.  Charles Twine, the CID Spokesperson says that Omoko, 32, who deserted police force two years ago, obtained money by pretence. This resulted from …

Chanika, Uganda| AFP |  THE INDEPENDENT |  They were handed over to Rwandan Immigration authorities on Tuesday at the Uganda-Rwanda border of Chanika in Kisoro district.   Malicerino Mwesigye, the Assistant Immigration Commissioner who presided over the handover says that the Rwandan nationals were arrested from different parts of the country without …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization will next week start mass vaccination against cholera in Moroto district. The campaign is set to kick start on Monday next week. Dr Kenneth Kabali, the WHO consultant and Disease control officer and Head of Karamoja …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Life has nearly returned to normal with a bee-hive of activities taking place in markets, bus parks, food and non-food shops in Gulu municipality after the partial lifting of the COVID-19 lockdown. However, many of the residents have disregarded a requirement to ear face masks …