Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   A phase three COVID-19 vaccine trial by global company Johnson and Johnson involving 60,000 participants has been halted after a participant fell inexplicably ill. According to a statement, the study that only launched last month has been temporarily halted as they evaluate the patient’s …

Mbale, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   The Speaker of Inzu Ya Masaba Cultural Institution, Nelson Wedayila has up to one week to account for  14 million Shillings he reportedly received to facilitate the traditional circumcision ceremonies, two years ago. Geoffrey Wepondi, the General Secretary of Bamasaba Cultural Institution says that …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   The joint security operations on Monday night  impounded 331 motorcycles plus 211 cars and bigger vehicles for flouting the curfew. Although the curfew takes effect at 2100 hours(9pm) hours, police allowed another one hour before apprehending those still on the road at 2200 hours (10pm). …

Soroti, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Police in Soroti has arrested a veterinary doctor, a police officer, and a driver for distributing meat which is unfit for human consumption. The meat was found in a motor vehicle Reg. No. UAM 699-H which was travelling from Moroto to Serere District. East …

Sironko, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Alex Burundo, the Member of Parliament for Bulambuli County has been granted bail.   Burundo on Monday appeared before the Grade One Magistrate at Sironko Magistrates court on charges of committing an act likely to spread an infectious disease.    Burundo was arrested on Saturday in Sironko town …

Kyegegwa, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   Kyegegwa Town Council has failed to improve on service delivery after their bank accounts were frozen.  The issue arises from 2005 when Jotham Bagyenda claimed to have bought Kyegegwa Playground from Kyegegwa Sub County at 10 Million Shillings. The Sub County then was still …

Wakiso, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   Wakiso district educationists office has deployed a big task of inspecting a total of 3187 primary and secondary schools before they resume studies come Thursday this week. Each government (UPE) school is also receiving 1.5 million shillings cash to purchase specific requirements. The Wakiso …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   Civil Society Activists Campaigning against commercialized politics say that the will of the people to vote for useful leaders has been distorted by too much money being used by those aspiring for office. The activists called for action against the growing political commerce during …

Buvuma, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   Buvuma District Police headquarter has suspended operations after 10 suspects tested positive for COVID-19.  The suspects, who were transported to Mulago Hospital on Monday arrested on Friday for different charges.  They were supposed to be arraigned before the Grade I Magistrates court on Monday. …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  At least 53 drivers spent Monday night at Jinja Road Police Station for violating the night time curfew.  The drivers were picked up a few hours after Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga said they would arrest people found violating the 9 pm curfew announced by …