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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Kiira region police are investigating the circumstances under, which Stanley Ssebulime, died in Friend’s Guest house in Mafubira ward in Jinja City Northern division. Police retrieved the deceased’s body from the guest house and took it to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem on Monday. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker Anita Among has urged political leaders to train communities financial literacy if the dream to achieve an economically transformed Uganda is to be realised. The Speaker was speaking on Saturday, 28 January 2023 in Katakwi Boma Grounds during the fundraising drive organized by Ngariam …

Mitooma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hailstorm has wreaked havoc in four parishes in Mutara sub county, Mitooma district. The affected are Kataho, Ryakitanga, Bikungu, and Enshaka parishes. The hailstorm that hit the area on Sunday afternoon claimed several animals including cows, goats, and pigs, and destroyed several acres of banana …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrate of the Anti-Corruption Court, Joan Aciro, has urged the state to speed up the prosecution of the criminal case against businessman Dodoviko Mwanje, and others who are accused of demolishing St. Peter’s Church in Ndeeba, Kampala. Aciro noted on Monday morning that …

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A British national has collapsed and died in her guest room in Masindi hotel. The deceased has been identified as Katelia Khushid Banu, 37. The incident happened at around 12am on Monday. A worker at the hotel who spoke to Uganda Radio Network on condition …

Aruu MP Christopher Komakech, clan leaders join to fight teenage pregnancies as MTN sponsored- bicycle races are held in Pader, Agago districts Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda-sponsored Acholi Heritage Bicycle Races were over the weekend held in Pader and Agago districts as the Acholi Chiefdom seeks to eliminate …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kabarole district are hunting for unknown assailants who hacked a beverages dealer to death and took off with 3 million Shillings on Sunday. Vincent Twesige, the Rwenzori West Police spokesperson identifies the deceased as one Marvin, 20 who has been dealing in …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a new water pump station in Kasese municipality is nearing completion, according to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation. Once completed, the new water pump station at River Kyanzutsu will increase the water supply to Kilembe Treatment Plant and boost the water …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for ensuring peace and stability, describing its soldiers as true patriots and heroes of the nation. He made the remarks on Friday, 27 January 2023, while launching the week of activities to commemorate …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jailed city lawyer Male Mabirizi has petitioned Masaka High Court to halt the criminal trial of Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya, and his Makindye West counterpart, Allan Ssewanyana until the Constitutional Court determines his petition challenging the legality of new charges preferred against …