NEWS

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities recently concluded a district assessment visit and chose Kasese to host the event scheduled for 27th September 2024. Under the theme; Tourism and Peace, the ministry’s permanent secretary Doreen .S. Katusiime in a letter addressed to the Chief …

Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 families in Kitigo village in Biiso sub county in Buliisa district have accused Prince Harrison Samuel Gafaabusa Kintu- son to the late Omukama Sir Tito Winyi Gafaabusa of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom for allegedly attempting to grab their land. The land in question …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over one thousand three hundred criminal cases were considered and concluded by Mbarara High Court through plea bargains. The plea bargain is one of the mechanisms instituted by the Judiciary to reduce case backlogs and caseloads. It also helps minimize costs in the administration of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has emphasized discipline at the Kingdom’s sporting activities, particularly the Masaza soccer tournament. He says hooliganism merely impedes the growth of games and sports. There is a history of hooliganism when Bulemeezi County football club is playing.  On …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Education authorities in the Moroto district have suspended operations of three schools over growing insecurity. The community schools closed include Atedeoi Primary in Lotisan Sub County, Nakiloro Primary School, and Napedo Primary School in Katikekile Sub County while in Kakingol Primary School, the pupils had absconded. …

Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The first Leader of the opposition under the restored multi-party system in Uganda, Professor Morris Ogenga Latigo has lashed the current leadership at Parliament. Latigo, the former Agago MP told Uganda Radio Network that Annet Anita Among and her Deputy, Thomas Tayebwa do not deserve …

MOROTO, Uganda | Xinhua | On the foothills of Mount Moroto, in Uganda’s northeastern district of Moroto, sweet melodies welcomed guests at Kasemeri Primary School, where an event involving sports and art is underway in appreciation of Chinese food aid. Food donated by China and others is keeping thousands of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women in Kiboga have called for reforms in land laws and support for women in land registration and ownership. They say one of the challenges they face in the district and the country at large is limited land ownership. They contend that women’s land rights …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traditional healers and herbalists in Uganda have formed a new umbrella organization, the Re-Union of Traditional Healers and Herbalists Association. The association brings together practitioners from over 18 organizations in different districts and regions of the country. Previously, traditional healers and herbalists operated under different associations, …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nyendo-Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba says there is a need for honest dialogue among change-seeking forces for a peaceful transition of power in Uganda. He says it is high time the country changed its political course by having leaders who advocate for a peaceful transition …