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Obongi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Member of Parliament Obongi and Forum for Democratic Change – FDC Secretary for Mobilization for Northern Uganda Hassan Fungaroo has raised concern over alleged UPDF plans to meddle in the political affairs of Obongi district. Fungaroo, who is currently rallying grassroots support for the …
Read More »How to avoid deaths caused by gas, electronic appliances
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 2017 fire emergencies were handled by the Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services under the Uganda Police Force-UPF. The Director Fire and Rescue Services, Assistant Inspector General of Police-AIGP, Joseph Mugisa, says the fires were majorly caused by home appliances that use gas, …
Read More »Another 625 returnees discharged from institutional quarantine
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Health Ministry has discharged another group of returnees from various quarantine centers in Entebbe and Kampala. The 625 returnees were released on Saturday and Sunday. Majority of those discharged returned from United States of America, Canada and Qatar two weeks ago. Key among those …
Read More »Virtual campaigns knock young aspirants out of competition
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Young aspirants in Bundibugyo District have expressed concern about the high cost of virtual campaigns. It follows a ban on open rallies by Electoral Commission because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, some political radio talk show hosts would invite aspirants to participate in discussions where …
Read More »Gov’t urged to resettle Kasese flood victims trapped in camps
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has been urged to consider permanently resettling persons who have been displaced by the recent floods that devastated Kasese district. Those with the greatest need include persons who lost their homes and crop gardens in Karusandara sub-county, and those in Kanyangeya, Nyamwamba Division …
Read More »Two women killed in domestic brawls in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people were killed by their partners in separate Domestic fights within Kampala Metropolitan area on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Namuwonge Sarah, 24, a businesswoman and resident of Kigoma village in Bujuuko and Kakai Viola, a Nurse in Kiteezi, Wakiso district. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy police …
Read More »NRM delegates defy COVID-19 guidelines in Acholi campaign
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga and National Resistance Movement-NRM party delegates in Acholi defied the Ministry of Health`s guidelines on the control of COVID-19 campaigns during campaigns for the Central Executive Committee-CEC positions. Kadaga who is seeking to retain her seat as the National Female …
Read More »COVID-19 cases in Philippines top 100,000 with record-high 5,032 new cases
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines surged to 103,185 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported a record-high 5,032 new cases on Sunday, making a record daily increase for the fourth consecutive day. The DOH reported 3,954 new cases on Thursday, 4,063 …
Read More »Suspected Congolese militia kidnap 10 fishermen at Rweshama landing site
Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is growing tension at Rweshama landing site, along Lake Edward in Rukungiri district, where suspected Congolese militia have kidnapped 10 fishermen. According to locals, suspected militia kidnapped the fishermen on Sunday morning. The kidnapped fishermen were identified as David Mucunguzi, Innocent Twinomujuni, Shabul Nabasa, …
Read More »18 civilians killed in Cameroon by Boko Haram in Far North
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | At least 18 civilians were killed in an incursion attributed to the Boko Haram group on the night of Saturday to Sunday in Cameroon’s Far North region, according to local sources. The attack took place at a place called Nguetchewe, located in the sub-division of …
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