Kabarole, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The number of people with COVID-19 in Kabarole has increased to 23, leaving the district task force with no option other than resorting to home-based management. Brian Kisembo, the COVID-19 Incident Manager in Kabarole, says that so far, five of the cases are admitted at …

Lamwo, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Civil Society Organizations in the Acholi sub-region have formed a joint coalition to combat teenage pregnancies, child marriages and other forms of child abuses. The 15-member coalition of non-profit making organizations includes AVSI Foundation in Uganda and Gulu Women Economic Development & Globalization (GWED-G) among others.  …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Fresh details have emerged about the man who was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Directorate –CID five days ago on allegations of defrauding 62 people more than Shillings 100 million with bogus job promises in America and Europe.  Alfa Musoke is said to have conned …

Mukono, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Student leaders at Uganda Christian University-UCU have blocked guild elections until the university clears their allowances and stipends amounting to about Shillings 100 million. The guild leaders believe that once the elections are conducted it will be hard for the university to release their unspent …

Buvuma, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  More than 20 residents in Buvuma have raised concerns after the National Oil Palm Project- NOPP started clearing their land without compensation. The residents are seeking government intervention to ensure that they are paid before the project starts.  Although NOPP plans to secure 6, 500 hectares …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Independent presidential candidate, Willy Mayambala has decided to cancel most of his campaigns in distant areas and opted to concentrate on talk shows in Kampala due to financial challenges.     Mayambala, who has severally confessed about the heavy financial burden he is experiencing to run …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Arua police are holding a man on allegations of killing his 3-months-old baby in a domestic brawl with his wife. Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga identifies the suspect as Samuel Atiku. According to Enanga, Atiku allegedly threw a brick targeting his wife Melica Okunduyu but she …

Amuru, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Incumbent Members of Parliament from different constituencies in Acholi sub-region are pleading with their voters to re-elect them during the 2021 polls to enable them to accomplish unfinished tasks. The MPs include those who were elected in 2016 and are serving their first term of …

Kitgum, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC presidential candidate, Patrick Oboi Amuriat has been arrested. Amuriat was picked up by the police from Kitgum Matidi Sub County while on his way to campaign in Lamwo district.      Amuriat was from Kalongo town council in Agago district …

Bunyangabu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential candidate Henry Tumukunde has pledged to ensure value addition for farmers in Bunyangabu district when elected.   While addressing a campaign rally at Rubona Playground in Bunyangabu district on Monday, farmers told him that they are not benefiting from agriculture because they sell their products …