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Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday the spread of the Ebola virus beyond the epicenter in central Uganda is concerning and needs concerted efforts to contain. “Ebola control in urban areas can be complex and requires coordinated and sustained …

Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Lamwo district are concerned about the delayed completion of rehabilitation works at Agoro irrigation scheme. Nancy Achora, the Lamwo District Woman MP, says that parliament approved the allocation of funds to complete the rehabilitation of Agoro irrigation scheme this financial year, but she …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders across Karamoja sub region have embarked on campaigns against bush burning among the pastoralists to save the worsening environmental situation. Karamoja region is currently dry and pastoralists have resorted to burning bushes to clear space for rat hunting, killing ticks and to allow fresh …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man who has been masquerading as a member of the State House Special Operations Unit has been arrested in Kyebando, Wakiso district. Fred Kiyaga was arrested on Wednesday in a local bar. Kiyaga’s arrest followed a tip off from a whistle-blower who knew Kiyaga …

Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 40-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing a newly born child from Mityana hospital. It is alleged that on Tuesday, Prossy Nakalanzi stole the baby boy, four hours after delivery. Rachael Kawala, the Wamala Regional Police Spokesperson says that after they were informed …

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Bukwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bukwo district officials have fled their offices following the arrival of a team from the Parish Development Model project, following up on Shillings 78 million believed to have been siphoned from the program. The team has already picked up the Chief Administrative Officer, Andrew Bukose …

Kitagwenda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has started the demarcation of three major wetlands in Kitagwenda district. The wetlands are Kanunka, Ruhagura, and Kyarutanga all in Kabujogera town council. The ministry’s intervention follows the rampant human activities like cultivation, brick-making, and planting of eucalyptus trees …

Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | The head of Uganda’s leading state agency in the fight against HIV/AIDS on Tuesday warned that the country is facing financing shortages amid reduced international support. Nelson Musoba, director general of Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC), in a statement issued said in the wake of emerging global …

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amlan Tumusiime, the Kikuube Resident District Commissioner has petitioned Sam Mayanja, the State Minister for Lands, about the issuance of fraudulently acquired land titles. In his petition dated October 24, 2022, the RDC contends that the current situation of land eviction threats in the district …