Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man who went missing in Kikuube district has been found dead. The deceased, identified as Deo Kyaligonza, 57, was a resident of Tuhumure village, Butoole parish, in Kyangwali sub-county. Kyaligonza reportedly went missing from his home on July 6, 2024, prompting area residents …
Read More »Top car robbers in Kampala arrested after IGP gives new orders on criminality
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fifteen suspected motor vehicle robbers are in police custoday as commanders in Kampala start a new drive to eliminate criminality in their areas. The new Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, who assumed office six weeks ago, has instructed commanders of various stations, divisions, …
Read More »Education Ministry to investigate Kisaasi College student suspension
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has been accused of failing to supervise private schools. This fresh wave of public outrage has been sparked by an incident at Kisaasi College school, where students were suspended for what was described as intentional disobedience for dodging …
Read More »Mbale politician detained for ‘defiling pupil’
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jackson Aryampa, a former candidate for the Mbale City Northern division parliamentary seat is behind bars for allegedly defiling a 14-year pupil at Model Nursery and Primary School where he is a director. Aryampa has been in custody at Nakaloke Central Police Station since …
Read More »FINCA Uganda boosts financial inclusion among refugees
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For over a decade, Uganda has been a refuge for more than 1.5 million displaced individuals fleeing conflict and persecution from neighboring countries such as South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and Somalia. While this humanitarian gesture is commendable, experts …
Read More »Letshego Africa Holdings clarifies on default claims
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Letshego Africa Holdings has affirmed that the Group has not defaulted nor failed to service any of its obligations in its subsidiaries. “We confirm that claims of default on the part of Letshego Kenya and Uganda are false and incorrect,” it said in …
Read More »Sheikh gives new Luwero DPC tips to fight land grabbers
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Brighton Ahimbisibwe, the incoming Luwero District Police Commander (DPC), has been warned about the traps set by affluent land grabbers who are suspected of using law enforcement officers to further their aims. Several official reports from Luwero District have …
Read More »Court remands extradited terror suspect Fujo Boxer
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | A 31-year-old man, extradited from Zambia to Uganda a month ago, has appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court on terrorism charges. Swalleh Abubaker, also known as Mupeta, Dog City, Fujo Boxer, and Tom Kivuruge, identified by prosecutors as a businessman, appeared before …
Read More »Shortage of rabies vaccines hits Eastern Uganda
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A severe shortage of rabies vaccines has hit government health facilities in Eastern Uganda amidst a surge in the number of people bitten by suspected rabid animals. A survey conducted in Tororo, Busia, and Namayingo districts revealed significant shortages of rabies vaccines, leaving many …
Read More »Indian players dominate Uganda Para-Badminton International 2024
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Indian players dominated the Uganda Para-Badminton International 2024 held here from July 2-7. India’s Jatin Azad defeated Ibrahim Aliyev of Azerbaijan 21-14, 21-16 in the men’s singles SU5 final, while Arati Janoba Patil of India won over her compatriot Latika Latika 21-16, 21-15 in the …
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