Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rev. Fr. Thomas Biringi, from Geita Diocese in Tanzania, has told pilgrims that faith is essential in achieving their desires, rather than relying solely on the act of visiting sacred sites and walking. Fr. Biringi made the remarks during a Mass at the Uganda …
Read More »Uganda gets blood irradiation machine
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) has introduced a new service in the country which according to the Ministry of Health is set to curb the number of people who develop complications after blood transfusion. According to Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in …
Read More »Deputy DISO arrested for assaulting journalist
Buvuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police are holding Saul Ssimbwa, the Deputy Buvuma District Internal Security Officer-ISO for assaulting Henry Nsubuga, the New Vision correspondent for Greater Mukono. Nsubuga had gone for an interview at the Resident District Commissioner’s office on Thursday morning when Ssimbwa assaulted him. According to …
Read More »Beware of erratic rains – UNMA
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Meteorological Authority-UNMA has explained that the rainy season is yet to end despite the current dry and hot weather conditions. According to UNMA, people and organizations whose activities are influenced by rain should note the changes in the weather conditions and adjust …
Read More »MTN Uganda unveils the second phase of MTN Ace Tech program
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda unveiled the second phase of MTN ACE-Tech known as the MTN Ace-Tech-Incubation program aimed at equipping enterprises with skills needed to successfully spur growth of their businesses. This follows conclusion of the MTN Ace-Tech’s first phase this month that involved training 130 individuals …
Read More »Court orders Uganda Funeral Services to compensate accident victim Sh261m
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana has ordered Uganda Funeral Services-UFS to compensate a man with more than 261 million Shillings. In 2022, Hirani Kanji filed a case after he was knocked by a vehicle registration number UAY 513Y belonging to UFS. Kanji …
Read More »Uganda’s Katongole addresses Rotary International convention in Melbourne
Emmanuel Katongole shares his Ugandan story, says Rotary changes lives across the world Melbourne, Australia | THE INDEPENDENT | Past District Governor Emmanuel Katongole has addressed the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne Australia, saying he is an example of the transformational power of Rotary across the world. “Over the years, Rotary has …
Read More »Military Police close Namugongo roads
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Access to the Namugongo Catholic martyrs’ shrines has become difficult for drivers and motorcyclists due to the closure of roads by the military and police. The closures were implemented even before the scheduled traffic plan was set to take effect on June 2. The …
Read More »Mak don pushes for new thinking to solve street vending conundrum in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Herman Ssegawa, 40, sits on a small mat along Namirembe Road, offering pegs displayed on a wooden surface with lined boxes. He beckons customers to purchase from his street stall, conveniently located opposite Kikuubo business lane. For over a decade, Ssegawa has engaged in …
Read More »Minister Kitutu’s brother asks iron sheets case move to High Court
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Michael Naboya Kitutu, the brother of Karamoja Affairs Minister, Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono, wants his case file forwarded to the High Court. He is jointly charged with his sister and her Personal Assistant, Joshua Abaho, in the Anti-Corruption Court for their alleged involvement in …
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