Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents and guardians in Alikua Sub County, Maracha district, were compelled to buy scholastic materials before authorities released over 20 children who had been arrested for loitering at home during school hours early this week. The parents were also given stern warnings, with local …
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PostBank’s mobile wallet revolutionizes financial inclusion in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wendi mobile wallet developed by PostBank has revolutionized the payment process for the Parish Development Model (PDM) program through its innovative digital platform. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Wendi has successfully digitized PDM payments, reducing processing time, …
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Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 19-year-old man, Kevin Wodeya, has this been taken into police custody in Sironko District for allegedly hacking to death his 21-year-old friend, Isaac Masanga, with a panga. Wodeya was arrested on Friday at Kirongo Village, Lusagali Parish, Bugitimwa Sub-County in Sironko District. According …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was a busy day at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices, and at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) on Valentines Day, as the Register General legally cemented the union of 12 couples. “On this day of love, ask your spouse if your marriage is …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Councillors at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have raised alarms over the declining performance of KCCA schools in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). During a council sitting at City Hall councillors tasked KCCA officials, including the Executive Director, Hajat Sharifah Buzeki, who recently …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has awarded Kasese National Unity Platform Party Registrar Samuel Busindi Masereka with 30 million shillings as compensation for torture. In his decision delivered on Friday, the Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana ordered the government which was jointly sued with …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), has provided 14.4 billion Shillings to the Ministry of Health to combat public health emergencies, specifically Mpox and Ebola outbreaks. The funding, announced on Thursday, is part of IGAD’s Regional Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PREPARE) Project. This initiative …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Judge Musa Ssekaana has ordered the arrest and subsequent imprisonment of Uganda Law Society-ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde for two years after finding him guilty of contempt of Court. Ssemakadde is being jailed following his statements on social media and letters criticizing the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Molly Katanga, who has been in custody for over a year on charges of murder, is once again seeking bail in the High Court in Kampala, after delays in her trial. Her legal team argues that her deteriorating health and the continued postponements of …
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A survey revealed that 36% of respondents attributed young mothers’ failure to return to school to stigma after childbirth, while 38% cited financial difficulties. Additionally, 14% identified a lack of childcare support, and 12% pointed to inflexible school policies as a major challenge. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Third-term …
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