Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Assenting to the Kampala Urban Greening Infrastructure Ordinance (UGIO) has raised hope of greening the city to its old friendly glory once again. This new hope comes after the disappearance of Kampala’s natural trees and green spaces caught the eye of residents in various areas. …

Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four armed robbers have attacked a Centenary bank agent in Kakumiro district robbing an unspecified amount of money. The robbery took place on Friday night at around 9 pm in Kisiita West Cell, Central ward, Kisiita town council, Kakumiro district. It is alleged that the …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has finalized plans to extend piped water supply to Elegu town council in Amuru district. The construction of the Bibia-Elegu piped water supply system and sanitation facility is being funded by the Germany Financial Cooperation through KfW, a German …

Tokyo, Japan | Xinhua | Overseas spectators will be banned from entering Japan to watch the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer due to COVID-19, the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee announced on Saturday. Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto told a news conference that the decision has been made by the …

Businesses and consumers that went digital helped mitigate the economic downturn caused by the pandemic Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid slowing economic activity, Covid-19 led to a surge in e-commerce and accelerated digital transformation. As lockdowns became the new normal, businesses and consumers increasingly went digital, providing and purchasing …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Human Rights Committee of Parliament on Friday received a lukewarm reception in Gulu city. The committee led by chairperson Taaka Agnes was set up last month to probe rights violations during the general elections. They are supposed to interact with all presidential candidates, victims …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The commander of the policewomen department Rose Nahyuha has asked the force’s top management to promote more women to the highest ranks. In an interview with Uganda Radio Network, Nahyuha said they have very few women in police’s top ranks, something she says needs to …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lira city authorities have embarked on identifying private firms to undertake garbage management in the town. The decision to privatize garbage management in the town was reached following the chronic failure by the local government to effectively manage the solid waste materials in the area. …

This comes as Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate the World Forest Day on March 21 to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests Kampala, Uganda | Isaac Khisa | Ugandan scientists have developed drought tolerant tree species, paving way for possible establishment of commercial forests …

Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders in Buliisa and Pakwach districts are counting losses after the suspension of the Wanseko-Panyimur ferry operations. The operations were suspended in July last year following the rising water levels of Lake Albert which submerged the docking piers. The ferry is the major link for …