Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces-CDF General Wilson Mbadi has called upon the newly appointed General Court Martial Chairperson Brigadier General Freeman Robert Mugabe to address the challenge of case backlog during his tenure. He made the call while presiding over the ceremony where the former Court …
Read More »Opposition leaders sign new pact
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition leaders have signed yet another agreement to foster cooperation amongst themselves in any upcoming elections and other efforts geared towards ousting President Yoweri Museveni from power. The agreement which was signed during a meeting held at Hotel Africana on Monday afternoon attracted leaders of …
Read More »Compensate flood victims instead of relocating them: Bugisu MPs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament from Bugisu region have asked government to give residents affected by flooding in the Elgon region cash compensation to facilitate their relocation. This call follows the rains and floods which have seen over 20 people killed in Mbale city and Kapchorwa district. Addressing …
Read More »LOP fundraises for Mateete health centre
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Mathias Mpuuga says, it is high time the government refocused its priorities and invested in sectors that directly touch the ordinary person. Speaking at Mawogola South MP, Gorreth Namugga’s thanksgiving and fundraising to purchase land for the construction …
Read More »Positive thinking key for Busoga transformation: Tayebwa
Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has called for a productive attitude among the Basoga in order to move themselves out of poverty. The Deputy Speaker made the call at Nakigo Primary School, Kigulu South Constituency in Iganga district while officiating at a fundraising ceremony aimed …
Read More »Masaka farmers advised to plant wild crops to beat hunger
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in greater Masaka have been asked to diversify their farming practices with the growing of bush crops in addition to the traditional food crop varieties as a solution to the devastating long dry season which threatens food security and the survival of many communities …
Read More »Commonwealth Games: UBF decries late delivery of participants kits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Boxing Federation-UBF President, Moses Muhangi has decried the late delivery of boxing kits to the six boxers representing Uganda at the Commonwealth Games. Although the boxers arrived in Birmingham on 25th July 2022, they didn’t receive the kits from the National Council of …
Read More »Masaka district, city leadership feud over properties
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a sharp dispute between Masaka district and the City Council authorities over sharing of immovable properties. The current dispute arises from attempts by Masaka City Council to relocate their administrative offices to the district headquarters at Kitabiro cell in Nyendo-Mukungwe division. The misunderstanding …
Read More »Will the proposed transport ordinance improve boda boda operations in Kampala?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA has commenced consultations on a draft ordinance intended to streamline the operations of public transport in Kampala. The objective of the KCCA Public Transport Management bill is to provide for the regulation of public transport including taxis, coasters, special hires, and …
Read More »Archbishop Kaziimba asks Christians to persevere amidst rising food, fuel prices
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda Archbishop, His Grace Dr. Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has asked Christians to preserve and have faith in God amidst the high cost of basic items such as fuel and food prices. He was preaching to the congregation during his pastoral visit …
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