Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA has revealed plans to construct 50 public toilets in different parts of the city to improve sanitation. The facilities shall be constructed in places like taxi parks, markets and public spaces like the Constitutional Square. Speaking at a media briefing at …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | A group of organisations advocating for good energy sector performance, have threatened to drag the government to court unless it reverses the decision to suspend the free Electricity Connection Policy, ECP. On Wednesday, the Electricity Regulatory Authority announced the new approved costs of connection of …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The South Sudan U-17 team has been disqualified from the Zonal qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations U-17 which starts today in Rubavu, Rwanda. Uganda Cubs were meant to start their campaign against the South Sudan team at the Umuganda Stadium this afternoon. However, …

Kabale, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni will miss the opportunity to see the true state Kabale’s key road, Bwankosa Road, this Saturday during his campaign visit because the district authorities have hurriedly mobilized equipment and manpower to fix it, temporarily disguising the gaping potholes starting Friday evening after …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Head teachers of different schools are concerned about plans by the government to open schools for other classes. Government is planning to reopen for more classes before the candidates sit for their final exams early next year. In October, the government reopened schools but only …

Kasese, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |Only 200 guests will grace the consecration and enthronement of the new South Ruwenzori Diocese Bishop on Sunday 13th.  Rev. Nason Baluku was elected Bishop in August by the Church of Uganda-House of Bishops. Baluku will succeed the Rt. Rev. Jackson Nzerebende, who has been the Bishop …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders have today preached the need for the country to have peaceful and inclusive elections in 2020/2021. They made the appeal during the National Thanksgiving Prayers held at State House in Entebbe. Some of the leaders who made the call include Bishop Henry Luke …

Lira, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Medical Association has raised concerns about the failure by the government to pay medics the COVID-19 risk allowances.   According to UMA, health workers at different covid-19 treatment centers like in Gulu, Moroto, Lira, Jinja and Iganga have not been paid the mandated risk …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | 43 Senior Superintendents of Police and Superintendents of Police are part of the 150 policemen and women who will be retired from the police force in January and February next year. Majority of the police personnel retiring in the next two months will be clocking …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Congress-UPC has called for a national dialogue of all political parties participating in the electoral process. According to UPC, the violence witnessed so far in the campaigns needs immediate intervention from all the key political players and religious leaders. Michael Osinde the …