Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A former Mbarara University of Science and Technology Scientist is exploring possibilities of creating “artificial clouds” to induce rain in drought-hit areas. He hopes with that technology, he can help hard-hit farmers in specific areas receive rain for watering crops. Khoi Khoi thinks the science …
Read More »Three years on, Capitol riot continues to fuel U.S. political turmoil
WASHINGTON, USA | Xinhua | As the United States marks the three-year anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, in which an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol building, questions linger about how it happened, who is responsible, and how it would continue to shape U.S. politics. With the upcoming …
Read More »Masindi hospital workers accused of extortion
Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers at Masindi General Hospital have been accused of asking for bribes from patients before delivering service. The vice has reportedly become so rampant denying the poor patients services that should be free. They accuse the health workers of charging exorbitant amounts of money …
Read More »Armed Karamojong warriors raid a trading center, kill one in Kaabong
Kaabong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kaabong District are hunting for the suspected armed Karamojong warriors who raided Komuria west trading center and killed one man on the spot before stealing money in one of the local bars. It’s alleged that on the 04/01/2024 at around 09:00PM unidentified armed …
Read More »Tragic accident claims life of a German tourist, injures two in Kabale
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 58-year-old German tourist has died and two others injured after getting involved in a motor vehicle accident in Kaharo sub-county, Kabale district, along the Kabale-Mbarara Highway. The accident happened on Saturday at around 09:00 am. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Saiga Ibrahim, Kigezi Region …
Read More »Jinja couple arrested for faking kidnap to raise tuition fees
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region on Saturday confirmed the arrest of Faridah Namugera and her husband, Michael Ngobi over faking kidnap. It is said that, Ngobi, a resident of Buwagi cell, in Budondo ward, in Northern division, in Jinja city reported to police on how …
Read More »Mulago hospital discharges the first kidney transplant patient
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The first kidney transplant patient, Mark Maurice Kiyemba has finally been discharged from Mulago Hospital. Kiyemba who was wheeled to the hospital in late December walked home on Friday together with his donor Steven Mpagi. The recipient together with his donor has been under close …
Read More »Police investigates embezzlement of PDM funds in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero Resident District Commissioner has ordered the Police to investigate the District Commercial office for alleged embezzlement of funds meant for the Parish Development Model-PDM program. It is alleged that 41 million shillings was withdrawn from the accounts of Parish Development Model Savings and …
Read More »Israel says 40 rockets fired from Lebanon targeting northern Israel
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL | Xinhua | About 40 rockets were fired from Lebanon targeting northern Israel on today following the sounding of sirens throughout the region, according to a statement by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). “Approximately 40 launches from Lebanon toward the area of Meron in northern Israel were identified,” …
Read More »Uganda names squad for World Rugby Sevens Challenge in Dubai
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda coach Tolbert Onyango on Friday named a squad for the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Uganda is placed alongside Germany, Kenya and Mexico in Group C for the event running from January 12-14. “We have been preparing well and …
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