PRETORIA | TASS | The epidemic of mpox (the new name of monkey pox) that has broken out in Africa requires a coordinated global response, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said in a statement. “The mpox epidemic is a stark reminder that viruses know …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has ordered a salary enhancement for police legal officers to match that of other government lawyers working in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Attorney General’s office. The landmark judgment, delivered on Friday by the head …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court on Friday granted City Lawyer, John Matovu on a 20 million shilling cash bail. Matovu had been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with theft by agent and conspiracy to defraud the government of more than 4 billion shillings. The stolen …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Benjamin Asiimwe, the Sub-County Chief of Bubaare in Rubanda District, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rubanda. Asiimwe was apprehended by Eric Ssewandigi, the Rubanda RDC, at the Capricorn Hotel in neighboring Kabale town. Asiimwe faces accusations …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has lauded Team Uganda for exceptional performance in the recently concluded Olympics in France from 26 July to 11 August 2024. Uganda emerged 55th out of 206 countries that participated in the Olympics, wherein Joshua Cheptegei won a gold medal in the 10,00-metre race …

Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank, recently opened a new branch in Buliisa district in western Uganda, expanding its network to 81 branches. This new branch aims to serve the broader community in Bunyoro region, which is experiencing a fast increase in economic activity …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers have urged the government to invest in ensuring that communities sort municipal waste before transferring it to dumpsites to avert future calamities associated with poor waste disposal. Dr. Moses Mwesigwa a Senior Scientist at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLiRRI) who heads the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago has urged the government to release at least 1.3 trillion shillings from the contingency fund to address the city’s pressing issues and prevent more catastrophic comings. Addressing a news conference at City Hall in Kampala, Lukwago has urgently called …

MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | The Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing has prepared proposals on providing aid and training specialists for African countries affected by mpox, previously known as monkeypox, the agency’s press service told journalists. “The Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Grace Wilson Igaga Mutekanga, the composer of Makerere University’s anthem who has been battling cancer, has died at 81 years old.  Professor Bernabas Nawangwe, the vice Chancellor of Makerere University, announced his passing. “I have received sad news that Grace Wilson Igaga Mutekanga , composer of …