The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Independent’s Senior Reporter, Ronald Musoke, is among the 20 African media and content creator professionals who have been selected by the African Union to be a part of the 2023/24 AU Media Fellowship. Musoke who is a multiple award-winning journalist and reports on a …
Read More »Lack of awareness, computer skills hindering Digital Health Strategic Plan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers in the health sector have expressed concern that several healthcare providers and doctors lack awareness about the Uganda Health Information and Digital Strategic Plan. In May, the health ministry launched the new Uganda Health Information and Digital Health Strategic Plan 2020-2025 aimed at …
Read More »Judicial officers asked to protect rights of refugees, asylum seekers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Judicial officers have been called upon to safeguard the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in the country while carrying out their duties. This appeal came to the fore on Friday during the launch of a handbook on Refugee Access to Justice in Kampala. …
Read More »Cash transfer firms ignore BOU licenses
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda has accused financial technology companies, and fintechs, of refusing to apply for licenses. BOU started implementing the regulatory framework for fintechs last year and started implementing the National Payments Systems Act which provides for the regulation of the small financial …
Read More »Janet Museveni, activists clash on reusable sanitary pads
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, has expressed her disapproval of the promotion and distribution of reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls in the country. In her statement, she recognized the urgent necessity for girls to have access to menstrual hygiene …
Read More »Over 6,000 sacks of impounded charcoal going to waste in Gulu
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of sacks of charcoal impounded by law enforcement officers in the Acholi Sub-region are exposed to rain and wasting away, three months after the Gulu Chief Magistrates Court ordered their disposal through public auctioning. On July 12, Gulu Chief Magistrate Said Barigye in …
Read More »Two university students arrested over Independence Day rape case
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have arrested two university students on allegations of sedating a woman and repeatedly raping her on Independence Day. The suspects identified as Innocent Wasande and Emmanuel Mwijukye are accused of raping a woman only identified as Cindy. According to records, Wasande is a …
Read More »Mbarara RCC halts fundraising campaign for fire truck purchase
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kanusu, the Deputy Mbarara City Northern Division Resident City Commissioner-RCC has suspended the fundraising drive initiated by Mbarara city traders to procure a fire truck. The campaign, known as “Enkoni Y’nyine Eka,” was launched in August by the traders, united under the Mbarara …
Read More »Luwero LCV chair, NRM district leader disagree over development of playground
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The LCV Chairperson Luwero Erastus Kibirango and the District National Resistance Movement Party leader Ronald Ndawula have disagreed over the redevelopment of the Kasana playground. Kasana Playground located in Luwero town council was started in the 1970s to promote sports activities. It is reported …
Read More »Archbishop Kazimba rejects supply of contraceptives to children
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Samuel Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has said that the church will not allow girls below 18 years to access contraceptives. Speaking at the 24th Graduation Ceremony at Uganda Christian University in Mukono on Friday, Kazimba said that …
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