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Bishop Mukasa Appeals to Katikkiro Mayiga to Address Children’s Reclamation of Church Land Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, has appealed to the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga, to intervene in resolving disputes over land originally …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities from the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC in the Eastern Ituri Province, Mahagi Territory will this month meet Ugandan customs officials over illegal entries and charges at the border. According to the officials, the meeting is aimed at promoting good trading environments and sharing common practices …

NGO says support for affected people of climate-related disasters in Mt. Elgon, Kasese still very little COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda is the 12th most vulnerable country to climate change out of 192 countries ranked accoridng to a report published in Kampala on Oct.30 by Oxfam, the UK-based global …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala dismissed an application in which Captain Hilman John Bosco Aleper, who was dismissed from the army with disgrace, sought his unconditional release from Kigo Prison, citing a long detention period without trial. Captain Aleper sued the Attorney General in …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Enyau River in Arua District is under threat as more and more people are under threat as more and more people encroach on its banks.  The river which originates from the Uganda-DRC border in Arua district is a lifeline for the people of Arua district, Arua City, Maracha, …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South Rwenzori Diocese has ordained five priests and three reverend deacons. The newly ordained priests and deacons took their vows at St. Paul Cathedral in Kasese municipality led by the South Rwenzori, Nason Baluku. Those ordained into priesthood are, Rev. Joseph Jamada Bwambale Rev. Simon Bwambale, Rev. James …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acting Education Officer Linus Nasimiyu has been interdicted.  Nasimiyu was interdicted by the Town Clerk Ambrose Ochen over allegations of misusing a government vehicle. James Kutosi the Mbale City Public Relations Officer confirmed the Interdiction saying that Nasimiyu is under Interdiction as investigations goes …

Kibuku, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been knocked dead in Kibuku District. The crash occurred on Sunday along the Mbale Tirinyi-Iganga highway. According to Moses Kityo Mwanga, the Police Commander of Bukedi North, the three who were on a motorcycle number UFU 120U and going to Iganga side …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has remained tight-lipped on three female Judges who are embroiled in different issues in and outside the country. The three Judges include Supreme Court Lady Justice Esther Kisaakye who fled the country over what her lawyers at KBW Advocates said were threats to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) were given valuable insights into thriving in the digital economy at Glovo’s recent e-commerce day. The event, held in Kampala, aimed to empower businesses to leverage technology to reach a wider market and increase sales. Experts at the event highlighted …