Siaya ready to host President Ruto and Uganda’s Museveni Kisumu, Kenya | NTV KENYA | The newly constructed Siaya County Stadium will host two heads of state; William Ruto and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni during its official opening on January 2, 2025, Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced Speaking after inspecting …
Read More »GOtv and DStv spread holiday cheer with an unforgettable gift of entertainment
Cheer for even longer with DStv and GOtv’s biggest festive gift coming your way: 72 hours of all channels, all content, all yours GOtv, DStv spread holiday cheer with an unforgettable gift of entertainment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This festive season, GOtv and DStv are turning up the holiday …
Read More »Karamoja women trained in financial literacy
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Straight Talk Foundation, with support from Welt Hunger under the Grow Together project, has trained 152 women in financial literacy across Napak and Moroto districts.The nine-month training focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills, and the production of reusable pads. The project targeted vulnerable women to …
Read More »29 suspected criminals arrested in Acholibur Town Council on Christmas
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Acholibur Town Council, Pader District, arrested 29 suspected criminals on Christmas night during a night patrol aimed at maintaining law and order during the festive season. According to Inspector of Police Joe Oloya, the Aswa East Regional Public Relations Officer, the arrests were …
Read More »Newly upgraded Elena Camp boosts tourism in the Rwenzori Mountain
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA has unveiled the newly upgraded Elena Camp, an ultra-modern facility set at 4,500 meters above sea level in the heart of the Rwenzori Mountains. Elena Camp, surrounded by glaciers and rugged trails, serves as the final stop for climbers heading to Margherita …
Read More »Kitgum police on high alert after theft of govt motorcycle
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A daring ambush on Christmas Eve has left Kitgum police scrambling to recover a government motorcycle stolen from the Gombolola Internal Security Officer (GISO) of Palabek Abera Sub-county. The incident occurred along the Kitgum-Palabek road, in Bajere South village, Lamit Parish, Labongo Akwang Sub-county, …
Read More »POLICE: 12 suspected criminals arrested in crackdown in Tororo
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 12 suspected criminals were apprehended on Wednesday during an operation conducted by the Tororo Territorial Police. Johnson Moses Mugwe, the Bukedi South Regional Police Spokesperson, stated that the operation was prompted by a surge in cases involving house and shop break-ins, theft of property, …
Read More »Otuke mothers using home-made composite flour to curb malnutrition
Otuke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of mothers in Otuke district have discovered an easy- cost-effective method of treating malnutrition in children. The women make their composite flour by mixing different flours from fruits like pawpaw and oranges, and crops such as maize, millet, soya beans, cassava and orange- …
Read More »Construction of X-ray bunker at Luwero hospital delays over mpox outbreak
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a bunker to host an X-ray machine at Luwero Hospital has been delayed due to the outbreak of the Monkey Pox virus and lack of funds. In March, the Ministry of Health donated an X-ray machine to Luwero Hospital following a …
Read More »Museveni picks Hajat Sharifah Buzeki to head KCCA
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority. He also named Benon Kigenyi as her Deputy. According to President’s office, their names have been forwarded to Public Service for formalization. When the process is completed, the …
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