Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The registrar of the National Unity Platform in Kasese district, Samuel Busindi Masereka is seeking to hold the former Director of Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, Maj Gen. Abel Kandiho personally liable for torture inflicted on him while in custody. Masereka, whose rotting feet photos have …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Opposition legislators from Acholi sub-region have defied the ongoing plenary boycott by their colleagues and attended the House sitting. Led by Leader of Opposition-LOP Mathias Mpuuga, members from different Opposition political parties on Thursday last week walked out of parliament in protest …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twelve Makerere University students have been suspended for protesting against online lectures. The suspended students include; David Mugisha, Francis Xavier Asiimwe, Mathew Matovu, Manful Abenaitwe, a student of Bachelor of Commerce External, Iddi Mutyaba, and Aloysius Nuwagaba. The other students are; Philemon Ayebazibwe, Fatuma Nakanwagi, …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 17 year-old girl in Gulu city has been stabbed to death by her boyfriend for terminating a pregnancy. The deceased has been identified as Miriam Akello, a first-year student pursuing a certificate in Accounting and Finance at East African Institute For Management Science. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police at Parliament on Tuesday briefly detained Joyce Bagala, the Mityana District Woman Representative for allegedly sneaking in dozens of t-shirts for the opposition MPs to support their campaign against torture in the country. Over 150 t-shirts were printed with inscriptions ”end torture, killings and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has restricted lawmakers from debating matters relating to the health of the Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah. Among was on Tuesday updating the house during plenary to dispel rumors surrounding the health condition of Oulanyah who was flown …

Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Kiryandongo district are reaping big from the various projects introduced to them by the National Agricultural Advisory Services-NAADS. The over 500 farmers mostly from the village of Yelekeni in Bweyale town council are engaging in maize farming, piggery and poultry keeping among others …

Invasive plant species are covering large expanses of grazing land thus reducing the populations of specific grazers such as Hippos, Buffalos, Zebras, Topis, and Uganda Kobs Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Invasive and exotic plant species are threatening wildlife populations in conservation areas in Uganda, a report by the Auditor-General has revealed. …

Lagos, Nigeria | Xinhua | The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) said Monday that it had arrested 19 people on suspicion of stealing oil in southern Nigeria’s River State in recent operations against vandalism. The suspects were found on Friday and Saturday with three tanker trucks, a large wooden …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A furious mob of residents has lynched a suspected cattle thief in Nakabiito village, Nakigoza Parish, Ziroobwe sub county, Luwero district. The suspect has been identified as Geoffrey Muswedde, 28. Ernest Ssekiziyivu, the Nakabiito village LC1 chairman says that a few days ago, one of …