Kamwenge, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The state minister for mineral development Sarah Opendi has intervened in the controversies surrounding  Dura Limestone Quarry, whose ownership is claimed by both Kitagwenda and Kamwenge districts. The contest emerged after the creation of Kitagwenda district in 2019, a result of which, the new leadership …

Kitgum , Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Environment, Beatrice Anywar has asked locals settled along the banks of Pager river in Kitgum municipality to voluntarily vacate the areas to evade the looming flood disasters. Anywar made the statements on Monday while visiting the 14 households currently sheltered at …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided on Monday to resume both the semifinals and final of the Confederation Cup and Champions League after more than three months of suspension over the COVID-19 spread concerns. Semifinal matches of the African Confederation Cup will be played …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |  Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday instructed authorities to help flood victims in several provinces affected by tropical storm Sinluka. The prime minister confirmed he has ordered the authorities, especially those in the northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Nan, the northeastern province of …

Nakasongola, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Nakasongola district have banned fishing during day time as Lake Kyoga is reopened. On Monday last week, the State Minister for Fisheries, Helen Adoa lifted the fishing ban on Lake Kyoga exciting fishermen who had spent over a year without work. On Saturday …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |  The White House is mandating random coronavirus testing for staffers after President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Robert O’Brien and several others working in the White House complex tested positive for the virus last month, local media reported on Monday. The new policy is part …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement -NRM has said all aspirants for district chairpersons and Members of Parliament must have certificates showing that they tested negative of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) before they are nominated.  Speaking to reporters at the NRM Electoral Commission headquarters at Plot 13 Kyadondo …

Mbale, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Acting Chief Justice Afonso Owinyi Dollo has officially opened the hearing of 40 criminal cases by the court of appeal sitting in Mbale. The cases are being heard through zoom technology due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.      The sessions which will last …

Fort Portal, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been rushed to Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital after they were knocked by one of the convoy vehicles escorting Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga. The accident happened today at Booma as the three were riding  on a boda boda heading to …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | There is growing uncertainty and confusion among private school teachers about the proposed teacher’s Relief Fund. Whereas many teachers are still green about the development, several others are holding endless meetings trying to figure out how they can benefit from the funds, which are meant …