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Kwoyelo asks court for special diet

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thomas Kwoyelo, a former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) warlord facing 93 charges stemming from atrocities committed during the Northern Uganda political insurgency, has made a plea to the International Crimes Division of the High Court for a special food diet. Kwoyelo, who has been …

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BUSHENYI: LC II Chairperson, two others arrested for extortion

Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been arrested on allegations of extorting money from the Beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model in Bushenyi district. Those arrested include Twiine Ntegye, the LC II chairperson of Ntungamo Ward, Nyakabirizi Division in Ishaka-Bushenyi Municipality, Arthur Twijukye, the Sacco treasurer of Ntungamo …

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Mukama Nyamutukura monument lights up Kagulu rock

Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly erected monument of the Legendary Mukama Nyamutukura has been unveiled at the historical Kagulu Rock in Buyende district. Nyamutukura, the chief Royal Prince of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom is believed to have deserted the land of his ancestors over endless power struggles, and saile through …

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Spain storm to historic Women’s World Cup win

Sydney, Australia | Xinhua | A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute strike ensured that Spain become the second country …

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UWEC plans four new zoos to promote eco-tourism, wildlife research

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will soon have four new Wildlife Education Centres thanks to an initiative by the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and the Entebbe-based Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). The new centres will be established in Mbarara, Mbale, Gulu, and Kyenjojo. Under the arrangement, National Forestry Authority …

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