NEWS

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Julius Lucky, the Mbarara District Senior Physical Planner has come under fire from the District Public Accounts committee for allegedly approving the construction of buildings in Bwizibwera-Rutooma town council without conducting site visits. This came up when Lucky appeared before the District Public Accounts committee …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenneth Odida, 50, a news anchor with the National Broadcaster, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation-UBC, and 15 others are on remand for alleged treachery and illegal possession of ammunition and firearms. The others are; Private Yofas Adia Yusuf, a boda boda rider and resident of Ojovule village …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited, a member of the Safal Group on Feb 21st, opened a showroom in Nansana, one of the fastest-growing markets in the Central region. The opening up of a showroom in Nansana is a strategic market penetration move geared towards growing the overall …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda kingdom has identified five crucial areas that require the central government’s attention to bring about meaningful reforms in the education sector for improved outcomes. These areas encompass refocusing the curriculum to meet the needs and backgrounds of specific regions, mandatory teaching of local …

Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The police in Serere has arrested the Kasilo County MP, Elijah Okupa for allegedly campaigning after the closure of campaigns on Tuesday. Okupa was arrested on Wednesday from PAG Church in Ocaapa town vouncil where he was reportedly training agents of an independent candidate, Emmanuel …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Isaac Ssenabulya, the self-confessed murderer of former social worker Maria Nagirinya, and her driver, Ronald Kitayimbwa will spend the next forty years in jail. The High Court Criminal Division Judge, Isaac Muwata announced the sentence on Wednesday morning, a day after Ssenabulya pleaded guilty to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda has said that errant Resident District Commissioners-RDCs will no longer be transferred but retired. Babalanda made the remarks on Wednesday while opening a three-day workshop for RDCs and RCCs from Central region at Collins Hotel in Mukono. “We are …

Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakaseke Magistrate Court has granted bail to the supporter of the National Unity Platform accused of causing grievous harm to the mobilizer for the National Resistance Movement Party. Geoffrey Onzima also known as High Tower a resident of Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition seeking to compel the government to make available enough sign language interpreters at public health facilities and also force private health facilities to provide the same. A petition filed by two non-governmental organizations; Initiative for Social And Economic …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A new initiative to promote mental health awareness in schools and communities in Uganda has been launched by Rotary Club of Kiwatule in partnership with several neigbouring Rotary Clubs. The initiative aims to increase awareness about mental health through talks, seminars, workshops and social …