Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Several couples cancelled their weddings during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, even as the concept of scientific weddings took shape among Ugandan communities.   The concept started with a ban on public gatherings in March 2020 and a suggestion by president Yoweri Museveni that people can abandon …

Moroto, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  At least 1,100 households in Moroto district have received food donations from different partners, individuals and organizations. Charles Kumaketch Olubo, the Chief Administrative officer of Moroto district revealed the development while receiving another consignment of food relief worth 1500 kilograms (1.5 tons) donated by Fred …

Kitagwenda, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Fishermen at Mahyoro landing site in Mahyoro Sub County in Kitagwenda district have cause to smile after government constructed for them a fish handling facility worth 960 million shillings.  The facility which was constructed by Premier Systems with funding from African Development Bank, is among …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Severe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts sector in Uganda has revived a debate on copyright, patent rights and royalties enable artists and entertainers earn from their work.   The music industry is intrinsically linked with large audiences and live performances which have …

Mayuge, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Public Service has directed Mayuge Chief Administrative Officer Martin Kisule to dismiss, the District Commercial Officer Richard Waiswa over lack of the requisite academic documents to handle the job. The ministry acted on a tipoff from a whistleblower who indicated that Waiswa’s …

Entebbe, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Two private vessels, MV Vanessa and Nathalie, have resumed operations from Entebbe to Kalangala after being grounded for three months due to travel restrictions imposed to control the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).      The private vessels, run by Nyanza Evergreen Waterways, both docked at …

Kisoro, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Three members of the same family died and another critically injured in a motor accident along Kabale-Kisoro road in Kisoro district on Friday evening.  The deceased have been identified as Wilson Hatanga, 72, Evalist Semahane, 55, and his son Charles Mutabaazi, an employee of Entebbe …

Kyotera, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  A group of youths from Kyotera and Rakai districts have petitioned the Electoral Commission protesting plans to conduct political campaigns that are void of holding mass rallies and gatherings.   A revised election roadmap for the 2021 general elections which was recently released by the Electoral …

Busia, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Busia District has run out of face masks to distribute to residents.  The border district received 305,000 face masks targeting citizens from six years and above, as part of a declaration of the government calling for the mandatory wearing of masks to safeguard communities against …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Traders operating from arcades across Kampala have pleaded for reopening of the buildings to allow them to resume operations after more than three months of inactivity.  The arcades remained closed even when the government eased lockdown restrictions opening malls and other shops. But according to …