NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Representatives from opposition political parties, academia, and rights activists have come together to urge Ugandans to exercise their rights in order to bring about much-needed reforms in the electoral laws and the constitution. These observations were made during a two-day consultative meeting held at Speke …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bishop Joseph Antony Zziwa, the chairperson of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, expressed concern over the increasing incidents of violent homicides in the country, particularly those involving firearms. According to Bishop Zziwa, the loss of precious lives through brutal killings is a grave matter that cannot …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called upon member states to embrace the digitalization of nutritional data for enhanced surveillance, monitoring, and utilization by various institutions and policymakers within the communities. Speaking at the third technical workshop of the Learning Network on Nutrition (LENNS) …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bishop Charles Martin Wamika of Jinja Diocese delivered a powerful message, urging Catholics to embrace their faith openly and without hesitation. During a mass commemorating the Martyrs’ Day, attended by devoted pilgrims from various backgrounds, Bishop Wamika emphasized the importance of expressing one’s beliefs to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A joint operation conducted by overt and covert security teams at the Catholic martyrs’ shrines in Namugongo has resulted in the arrest of 70 individuals involved in theft targeting exhausted pilgrims. Exploiting the vulnerable state of the pilgrims, the suspects took advantage of their sleep …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vendors operating at Namugongo Martyrs shrines are reporting mixed fortunes as the number of pilgrims continues to increase. Those dealing in beverages, food, fruits, and a few selling clothes have reported making some money from the large influx of pilgrims visiting the Catholic Martyr’s shrine. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 30 pilgrims with life-threatening conditions have been swiftly transported to various hospitals from the Catholic martyr’s shrines. Prize Tayebwa, the manager of the Kampala West Red Cross Branch, reported that the affected pilgrims, predominantly women, were suffering from high blood pressure, anemia, and …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oxfam International has launched a three-year project called “Fair Recovery – Strengthened Civil Society and Media for Fiscal Justice” with the aim of improving tax collection in Tororo district. The project will be implemented by Osukuru United Women Network in Tororo and will be funded …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Martyrs Day celebration is in full swing, attracting a large number of enthusiastic pilgrims who are patiently waiting in long queues to gain entry into the venue. The Catholic shrines along Namugongo-Sonde Road are witnessing extended lines that stretch for nearly a kilometer from …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community (EAC) summit sitting in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura has recommended Rumangabo, Rutshuru territory as the pre-cantonment site for the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels. Initially, EAC Heads of States summits had asked for a cease-fire between the M23 rebels and Armed Forces …