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Kalaki, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Joseph Eciru Oliac, the Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese is considering withdrawing priests from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Parish in Lwala, Kalaki district citing insecurity. The Bishop is particularly enraged about the increasing cases of theft and threats directed at the clergy …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero District Health Department have advised victims of Gender Based Violence to seek treatment before pursuing justice. Luwero district is ranked among the leading districts with various cases of Gender-Based Violence. According to the Annual Police Crime report, Luwero is placed in second position …

Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Buliisa settling near Murchison falls National Park have petitioned the Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA over rampant invasion of elephants and buffaloes into the community, causing massive destruction to their crops. In their petition dated August 17, 2022 addressed to UWA, the residents contend that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have kicked off operations of impounding vehicles that have defaulted on paying the express penalty tickets issued by traffic police officers. The tickets are issued to motorists who violate traffic regulations in Uganda, in line with the Traffic and Road Safety Regulations, 2013. The …

Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The C-Care IHK on Friday 19th launched their new state-of-the-art CT scan machine. CT scan is the newest addition to the hospital’s continued commitment to fulfilling its mission statement to bring quality healthcare to all, and as the leading provider of private medical services, it …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has asked the High Court in Kampala to dismiss an application by two students challenging their suspension. The applicants are Kenneth Katushabe and Calvin Mwesigwa Mugamba. The two former Makerere University guild aspirants ran to the High Court following their suspension by Makerere …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Sub-Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs has summoned Uganda Land Commissions registry commissioner, Peter Opio in regard to mismanagement of police land in Naguru. The Committee chaired by Ruhinda County MP Donozio Kahonda, was recently set up by Parliament to investigate the reported mismanagement …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has remanded lawyer Jude Ogik to Luzira prison on charges related to theft of 1.2 billion shillings meant to compensate the Lugwar Clan over their land. Ogik was on Monday afternoon charged with six counts including theft by an agent …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Raila Odinga, the runner-up in the 2022 general elections in Kenya has explained that his move to petition the Supreme Court of Kenya is aimed at not only making him president but saving Kenya from criminal cartels. Odinga as 1st Petitioner and Martha Karua, 2nd …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has processed over 3000 freehold land titles for beneficiaries in the five districts of Ankore comprising Ibanda, Rwampara, Kiruhura, Mbarara, and Mbarara City. The issuance of the freehold land titles is being implemented under the Systematic Land Adjudication and Certification (SLAAC) program, a …