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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil Division High Court Judge Musa Ssekaana has dismissed with costs an application in which Grade One Magistrate Opio Belmos Ogwang wanted to stop his trial by the Judicial Service Commission for alleged sexual harassment. Justice Ssekaana dismissed the application on Monday morning on grounds …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A first year student at Kyambogo University is in hiding for allegedly losing his tuition to betting. Julius Osuta who was first reported missing on April 7th, 2022 at Kyambogo police post resurfaced after a day before disappearing again. Luke Owoyesigire, the spokesperson for Kampala …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Luwero district have been warned against wrong dosages of pesticides as they struggle to contain the fast spread of African armyworms in their gardens. The African armyworms were first detected in Luwero at the farm belonging to Bugema University on March 26th this …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Afro-House music lovers had yet another chance to celebrate the fast-rising music genre and mingle together yesterday (April 10) at the Club Brunch In- House concert. It was organised by Mwami Media and powered by Club Pilsener at Skyz Hotel in Naguru. The event …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The  Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala has declined to order an injunction against ongoing procurements in the oil and gas sector. Blocking the procurement would halt the ongoing efforts to develop the infrastructure needed to get oil out of the ground. The …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patients in Mbale have resorted to getting services at nearby clinics due to the high amount of money asked by staff of the regional referral hospital. According to URN survey, expectant mothers on referral are charged highly but silently by health workers for the services …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fort Portal city authorities are concerned over the vandalism of solar street lights. The most affected solar lights are found in Nyabukara ward, Lugard road, Kyebambe road and Fort-Portal-Kamwenge roads. Joseph Rujuma, the Bazaar ward councillor to Central Division, says that a number of …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a disagreement between Kasese district LCV chairperson, Elipazi Muhindi and Chief Administrative Officer, Asuman Amis Masereka over the implementation of the resolution by the District Executive Committee-DEC and council. Muhindi accuses the CAO of failing to implement the resolution passed by the DEC …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Luwero district have arrested a former Special Police Constable -SPC for allegedly extorting money from members of the public after posing as a serving officer. The suspect has been identified as Stuart Kimuli, a resident of Kasana in Luwero town council. Isah Ssemowgerere, …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Ahmed Kateregga has instructed police to investigate money lenders who are confiscating the National IDs of borrowers over petty loans. He issued the directives after receiving complaints from several people after failing to recover their National IDs from the loan …