Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Water consumers in Luwero Town Council in Luwero District, are currently facing a dire situation as they enter a full week with dry taps. The development has triggered a significant challenge for residents and businesses alike, as they struggle to find water for various …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | In several parts of Uganda people will hardly be able to separate between the two rainy seasons of this year as the second season starts. This is because of the intermittent rains that have been experienced since June 2023, through August even when it …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The government has allocated land to investors from the United Arab Emirates to establish a pineapple juice processing plant in the Luwero district, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has revealed. Hundreds of farmers in Luweero especially in Kikyusa, Kamira, and Bamunanika sub counties among others have …
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INTERVIEW | The ominous parting words of Elin Østebø Johansen, the outgoing Norwegian Ambassador to Uganda. Before leaving the country on Aug.15, she spoke to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke about the highlights of her four-year tour of duty in Uganda. What impressions are you leaving Uganda with? I have been the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Media Council-UMC has summoned eight media outlets accused of violating ethical standards in their coverage of Henrietta Nairuba Wamala, the head of the Uganda North America Association (UNAA), and other top members of her administration. In an August 28, 2023 letter signed …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated that the best solution and medicine to the decade long conflict over Apaa land claimed by both Amuru and Adjumani districts is the Judicial Commission of Inquiry. The five-member commission of inquiry led by retired Chief Justice Bert Katurebe were …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tension is running high among the community surrounding Hill Road Public School in Masaka City because of the impending threats of demolition by claimants of the school land. Sitting on top of Bwala Hill in the Kimanya-Kabonera division, this government-aided school has distinguished itself …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The army and police have arrested a 38-year old woman Harriet Nasuuna, who claims she is a jobs recruitment agent employed by a Senior Three student, William Mugenyi 18. The jobs are said to be in Kenya. Nasuuna had so far recruited 179 youths from …
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Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nebbi district veterinary department is struggling to contain an outbreak of the Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP), a disease which is highly fatal in cattle and other hoofed animals. At least 14,650 goats have died and 53,397 goats have been infected following the outbreak of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of International Social Security Association (ISSA), have agreed to have shared digital knowledge to expand social security coverage in the informal sector. ISSA is an extension of the International Labor Organization, focusing on improving social security services among its more than 170 member states. …
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