NEWS

  Reach A Hand Uganda conducts a community outreach in Lungujja to commemorate 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  As the world unites to commemorate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) held a community outreach in Lungujja under the …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Dr. Constantine Rupiny as the new Bishop of the Nebbi Diocese. A distinguished theologian and pastor, Fr. Rupiny brings decades of experience in ministry and academia to his new role.     “His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed bishop of …

Kiryandongo ,Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Simon Peter Musiila, the Kole District Internal Security Officer (DISO) has died in a motor accident in Kiryandongo District. The incident occurred on Monday evening in Kaduku 2 village, Masindi Port Sub-county. According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN), Musiila was driving a …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited has been recognized as the manufacturer of the Best Quality Iron Sheets at the prestigious People’s Choice Awards 2024. This becomes one of the many awards for quality roof sheets awarded to the company since 2020. The award was received by Lynn …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An increasing number of male victims of domestic violence in the West Nile region are coming forward to report cases of abuse, signaling a gradual shift in addressing gender-based violence against men. According to SP Jimmy Anguyo, the Gender-Based Violence Focal Person for the …

Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Kamuli District have arrested the ring leader of a gang dealing in counterfeit currencies. The suspect identified as Sowedi Egumbye was arrested in an intelligence-led operation on Tuesday from Buwagi, Nawanyago Sub-county. Michael Kasadha, the Busoga North Spokesperson says that the arrest …

Kassanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kassanda police fraternity is mourning the death of their colleague, Moses Aliguma, who was killed in a road accident on Monday evening at Nakiganda village, along the Mityana-Mubende road. Aliguma, who was riding a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle (UFP 815R), was struck by a …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Science secondary school headteachers have become one of the highest-paid groups of public officers at the local government level, with their monthly salary now increased to sh6.5 million. This development follows a revised salary structure issued by the Ministry of Public Service in a …

Tororo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Tororo Archdiocese marked a first Family Day, with celebrations that brought Christians from her 50 parishes, plus leading Bukedi politicians to the Archbishop’s seat in Nyangole on Saturday. While focus was on celebrating Dr Emmanuel Obbo’s 10th year as Archbishop, 25 years as Tororo …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed the temporary release of musician Patrick Mulwana, commonly known as Alien Skin, and his bodyguard, Julius Mugabi, who are seeking bail on charges of grievous harm against doctors at St. Francis Hospital. Mugabi was remanded last week, …