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UPDF arrest two Congolese police officers in Zombo

Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) on Friday arrested two Police officers from the Democratic Republic of Congo following fresh incursion on Uganda’s territory. The two Congolese Police officers were arrested in Jangokoro Sub County Zombo district as they attempted to foil the construction of a …

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MMU to expand study programs to support Uganda’s critical needs

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fort Portal based Mountains of the Moon University-MMU has embarked on an expansion of its study programs to support Uganda’s critical needs. The university in putting up a school of Tourism, Hospitality and Hotel Management to  support the hospitality industry in the region …

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Tooro summons Pastor Ogola for undermining Royal Clan head

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tooro Kingdom has summoned pastor Ogola Churchill of Zoe Celebrations Ministries, Fort Portal, accusing him of humiliating and disrespect towards the head of Babiito Royal Clan. According to a letter dated 10th January and signed off by the Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister, Stephen Kiyingi, the …

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Over 15,000 farmers to specialize in coffee, cocoa farming in Pader

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 15,000 farmers in Pader District are set to specialize in coffee and cocoa farming under the National Development Plan 4 (NDP4). This initiative, spearheaded by the district agricultural office, aims to improve household incomes and combat poverty by focusing on these lucrative …

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Sembabule district leaders seek land to upgrade health center

Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The leadership of Sembabule district local government is seeking an additional 10 acres of land to facilitate the upgrade of their health Center IV to hospital status. Led by Shartsi Musherure the Mawogola North County MP, the leaders are appealing to the Buganda Kingdom to …

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Moroto residents donate land for construction of school, health center

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The communities of Tapac and Katikekile sub-counties in Moroto district have offered 15.5 acres of land to Tororo Cement Factory for the construction of a primary school and a health facility. Tororo Cement Factory through the Granite General Contractors Ltd currently has business projects in …

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