Kapelebyong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Kapelebyong Police are hunting for two men accused of hacking to death a retired headteacher. The suspects are Simon Okitoi and Robert Eloket, both residents of Acanga village in Acowa sub-county in Kapelebyong district. They are wanted for hacking to death 64-year-old Joseph Ojakala on …

Kampala Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The East African Community’s 21st Heads of States Summit, which saw Kenya take over the chairmanship of the community, was unique in many ways, including being the first to be held virtually.  It also came at a time, when two of the members of the …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A section of pork dealers in Kitgum Municipality are counting the costs after a sharp decline in sales of pork following an outbreak of suspected African Swine Fever (ASF) disease in the district. More than 600 pigs have reportedly died from a strange disease in …

Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MV Kalangala ferry that plies the Entebbe- Kalangala route is scheduled to suspend its operations over the weekend for routine maintenance over the weekend. In its March 2, 2021 statement, Nation Oil Distributors Ltd- NODL, which operates the ferry, says the vessel “shall be breaking …

Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Archbishop of Kampala Diocese Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has cautioned the government against the continued human rights abuses. While leading mass at the burial of the late Msgr. Charles Kato Katongole at Katende parish church in Mpigi district on Tuesday Lwanga said that the NRM …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Five organizations in Uganda have secured 1.6 Billion Shillings to boost conservation activities and livelihoods around protected areas.  The funds are from the European Union (EU) and the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). They will be availed through the International Union for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A concerned citizen, Job Richard Matua has petitioned the Law Council of Uganda demanding the suspension of seven lawyers representing former Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi in the presidential election petition for alleged professional misconduct.   The lawyers are Anthony Wameli, Medard Lubega Sseggona, Shamim Malende, Erias …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Nandi, one of the female rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is dead after suffering from a yet to be identified illness, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority, UWA.  Nandi is one of the parent rhinos which were imported to revive the rhino population in Uganda.  …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has brushed off concern by some Members of Parliament on the continued absence of her deputy, Jacob Oulanyah. Oulanyah has not chaired any parliamentary session for over a year now, raising concerns from some legislators. Oulanyah last chaired …

But dealers are crying for government support amidst COVID-19 crisis Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s fruits and vegetable exports maintained a growth trend amidst the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, but dealers insist they are loss making and need tangible support from government. Latest data from Bank of Uganda …