Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 100 foreigners have been arrested in ongoing operations targeting people living illegally in the country. The Ministry of Internal Affairs Spokesperson Simon Peter Mundeyi says intelligence-led operations against illegal immigrants started five weeks ago and netted more than 60 people earlier, and an …
Read More »FARDC disregards Museveni’s advice on ceasefire
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Congolese government has insisted that it will not change its stand on negotiations with the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in Rutshuru territory despite President Yoweri Museveni’s fresh advice on dialogue. M23 rebels have been fighting FARDC since early March. Rebels on June 13 captured …
Read More »Farmers to reap from Milkygoodness Fresh Dairy Longlife UHT milk campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fresh Dairy has recently unveiled a new campaign – Milkygoodness. What is the campaign all about? Milkygoodness is a new campaign through which Fresh Dairy has heightened communication for its Fresh Dairy Longlife milk which has an Extended Shelf Life of 90 days Why does …
Read More »Food prices: Schools in Luwero struggle to feed learners
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Schools in Luwero district are struggling to feed learners due to the skyrocketing food prices. Some schools have resorted to adjusting menus while others intend to close before official dates. In Luwero district, the prices of beans, maize, and rice range between 3,500-4,500 Shillings per …
Read More »Former Kabarole DEO, Fort Portal councilor ordered to restore wetlands
Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Kabarole District Education Officer Patrick Rwakaikara, has been ordered to vacate and restore Kitarasa swamp in North Division, Fort Portal city. On Thursday, a team from Fort Portal City and the Ministry of Water and Environment led by the Regional Wetlands Officer Molta …
Read More »Enhance youth mentorship in leadership development: Experts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy-NIMD has asked the government to amend the Political Parties and Organisations Act to provide for the establishment of mentorship programs for youth in the different political parties. Presenting results of a study on the challenges facing youth and women …
Read More »Police recovers stolen relief food in Moroto
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Moroto district has recovered 18 bags of posho worth 7 million Shillings suspected to have been stolen from the relief food stores in Moroto municipality. The food was recovered on Wednesday following a tip-off from concerned members who saw bags of posho …
Read More »Suspected rapist shot in scuffle with Amuru DPC
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A suspected rapist has been hospitalized after being shot and injured by Amuru District Police Commander Joseph Nsabimana during a scuffle on Wednesday. Nsabimana reportedly shot Jerome Oloya on the right arm while trying to subdue him after being caught attempting to rape a teenage …
Read More »Sheikh Kirevu’s family demand evidence linking him to ADF
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of slain Sheikh Muhammad Kirevu has tasked the government to provide evidence connecting the deceased to the rebel Allied Democratic Forces-ADF. Sheikh Kirevu, a former resident of Ggangu B in Busabala ,Makindye Ssabagabo division, was gunned down by security operatives who had gone …
Read More »Starving Karamojong seek food in Otuke district
Otuke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 40 Karamojong have crossed into Otuke district in search of food. The group comprising women, young girls, and children from Kotido district have taken shelter at Okwongo Church of Uganda and Okwongo Primary School in Okwongo town council, Otuke district. John Bosco Dagama …
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