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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s maternal mortality rating has decreased from 336 mothers per 100,000 live births to 284 women per 100, 000 live births, the Ministry of Health reports. While Uganda has not yet conducted a new health demographic survey, according to Dr Charles Olaro, the Director of …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in Luwero district are worried following an increase in cases of domestic violence. According to the Police crime report for 2022 released this week, Luwero district registered 501 domestic violence cases from 340 cases registered in 2021. As result, Luwero was ranked the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Male Mabirizi has been released from Luzira Upper prison after serving an 18 months jail term handed to him for contempt of court. The Spokesperson of Uganda Prison Services Frank Baine has told Uganda Radio Network that Mabirizi has been released on Saturday morning …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has been installed as the third Chancellor of Gulu University. Dr. Rugunda was installed on Friday by Vice President Rtd Major Jessica Alupo at the University’s 18th graduation ceremony in Gulu City. The Special Envoy for Special Duties, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has yet another opportunity to showcase and market its petroleum potential as it hosts the 10th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE’23). The 10th edition of the conference (EAPCE’23) organized by all members of East Africa partner states and will take place between …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Jinja Diocese, Rt. Rev. Charles Martin Wamika, has urged Christians to focus on things that will build their faith, during the Lenten period. Bishop Wamika, who was preaching during the Ash Wednesday Mass held at Parliament, said that Christians should not fear …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The unreliable water supply has crippled services at Luwero hospital amidst an increased number of patient admission. Every month, Luwero hospital admits 1,000 patients and delivers 370 mothers. Dr. Steven Magera, the Medical Superintendent of Luwero hospital says both inpatients and health workers need water …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has finalized investment guidelines that will ensure that no factory will be established in a wetland. This is part of fresh efforts to protect the environment, as Uganda moves to become a green economy. The government has consistently been criticized for not …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University students and former guild leaders have expressed concern about the organization of guild elections which will be conducted virtually. Unlike past elections, all activities including campaigns, debates, voting, and tallying will be handled virtually as stated in the new Makerere Student’s Guild Statute …

New York, US  | THE INDEPENDENT | Maternal health setbacks in many parts of the world have contributed to the worrying finding that a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth every two minutes, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations (UN) agencies on Thursday. The …