KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has been moving to use digital technology to boost efforts in wildlife conservation which has yielded sound results, a senior official said Tuesday. “Digital technology has significantly transformed traditional wildlife conservation strategies. While we cope with human-induced conservation challenges, digital innovations such as drones, …
Read More »Court grants cash bail to Katanga murder suspects
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata has granted cash bail of two million shillings to four suspects facing charges arising from the murder of businessman Henry Katanga who was killed more than three months ago. The suspects are the deceased’s two daughters, Martha …
Read More »Citizen petitions scrap of all Uganda shilling notes and coins in circulation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ugandan Citizen, Brian Kasajja, has petitioned the High Court in Mukono seeking a declaration to abolish all the Uganda Shilling notes and coins in circulation. In a petition before the Civil Division of the High Court in Mukono, Kasajja is seeking a declaration that …
Read More »NIRA speaks out on ID renewal begining June
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification Registration Authority is to begin nationwide enrolment and renewal exercise for national identification cards in June this year. Rosemary Kisembo the Executive Director of NIRA while speaking to journalists on Monday highlighted that the exercise will take place at the NIRA centers …
Read More »Retired UPDF soldier held for killing civilian in Kanungu
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A retired soldier of the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) has been arrested for allegedly killing a civilian in Kanungu district. Private Benson Bariyo, a resident of Kyamugaga village, Nyarutojo parish, Kambuga Sub-county allegedly killed Moses Kihwahwa on Monday afternoon after a disagreement. Zubeida Kababule, …
Read More »What the Uganda organ donation and transplant law means
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The enactment of human organ donation and transplant law and the first-ever kidney transplant at Mulago has drawn mixed reactions. For patients waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, the new law and the commencement of kidney transplants in Uganda raise hope. However, the living organ …
Read More »Uganda-EU Forum to focus on job creation, standards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union-EU has reiterated its demand for standards in the imports from Uganda and other countries because the authorities must ensure the safety of the public. Amidst this vow, however, the EU says it will continue working with the Ugandan authorities and the private …
Read More »Entebbe Mayor dismisses lease claims on Manyago estate
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe Municipality Mayor Fabrice Rulinda has reassured occupants of Manyago village, who are occupying municipal council properties, of the security of their occupancy. He dismissed any threats of eviction as reported in the media over the weekend. Rulinda, who called a press conference to …
Read More »Reach A Hand Uganda seeks 20,000 sanitary pads for girls in Busoga
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda has initiated a fundraising drive to procure 20,000 pads for girls in the Busoga region. The drive was triggered by the fact that menstruation is an entry point for most of the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) issues …
Read More »Gulu High headteacher arrested over missing sh300million
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Gulu High School Headteacher, Paul Kennedy Picho, and the former Accountant, Bertin Geoffrey Okema, to Luzira Prison on charges of causing financial loss. The two appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court Grade One Magistrate Christopher Opit on Monday …
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