Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Opposition in Parliament has launched a complaints book for constituents to register cases of missing persons, torture and other acts of human rights violation. Launched at a press conference on Thursday, 10 February 2022 by the Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga, accompanied by …
Read More »Security guard detained for shooting stationary vehicle
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dismas Owino, a security guard attached to Wolves Security group limited is in trouble for shooting the tyres of a stationary vehicle along Oboja road, Jinja City Southern division. It is alleged that Sedu Higenyi had parked Sienta vehicle registration number UBG 732Z, in front …
Read More »Gov’t issues new guidelines for boda bodas in Kampala Metropolitan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has issued fresh guidelines for boda boda riders in Kampala and the Metropolitan areas of Mukono and Wakiso. Speaking at the government-owned media centre, the State Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye told journalists that all boda boda riders operating in …
Read More »LC I chairperson sues Muhakanizi over flawed land transfer
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Keith Muhakanizi, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister is in trouble for allegedly benefiting from an erroneous land transfer. Geoffrey Bwambezo, the LC I chairperson of Kagaga village in Kasagama sub-county, Lyantonde district has filed a civil suit before Masaka High …
Read More »Gov’t launches second phase of eviction of pastoralists from Northern Uganda
Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has embarked on the second phase of evicting pastoralists from community land in districts in Acholi, Lango and parts of West Nile. This follows the expiry of the first phase of the eviction exercise launched on January 14, 2022, targeting pastoralists illegally occupying …
Read More »Gov’t asked to expedite National Health Insurance scheme to save elderly persons
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reverend Fr. Emmanuel Katabaazi, the Masaka Diocesan health coordinator has asked the government to expedite the establishment of the National Health Insurance scheme to enable elderly persons access better healthcare. He made the appeal during the commemoration of world day for the sick, which the …
Read More »Bundibugyo gets UGX 19Bn gravity water scheme
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water has launched a programme to construct a gravity water scheme in Bundibugyo district. The 19 Billion project will be funded by the government and the African Development Bank, and will benefit at least 120 villages from more than 18 sub-counties of …
Read More »Tooro mourns Prince Switzer Kaijamurubi
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a somber mood in Tooro Kingdom following the death of the last surviving son of King Daudi Kasagama Kyebambe, who reigned at the beginning of the 20th century. Prince Switzer Kaijamurubi who has been battling for his life at Buhinga Regional Referral …
Read More »Man commits suicide off Jinja Nile bridge
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kiira regional police marine unit and local fishermen are searching for the body of 39-year-old Samuel Bave, a resident of Kayogera village in Muterere sub-county, Bugiri district who reportedly jumped to death in River Nile on Friday evening. Bave reportedly jumped off the new …
Read More »IMF hails Uganda on transparency and reporting methods
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Monetary Fund – IMF is so far satisfied with the way Uganda has managed the COVID-19 relief packages the country has received from the organization over the last two years. In June last year, the IMF board approved a relief package for Uganda …
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