Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has announced plans to conduct a nationwide crackdown on bakeries that supply underweight bread to the market. The move comes as the market is flooded with numerous pre-packaged products that fall below the required measurements, including bread, …
Read More »Bugiri Inspector of Schools found dead
Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The missing Inspector of Schools in Bugiri district has been found dead in a pit latrine on his farm in Nandelema village, Kapyanga sub-county. The lifeless body of David Tenywa, who had been reported missing since Saturday, was discovered by the police on Tuesday …
Read More »Cheptegei upbeat about Rome Diamond League
Rome, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei, the current world record holder for the 5000m and 10,000m, is set to compete in the upcoming Rome Diamond League in Italy on Friday, June 2nd. Cheptegei is anticipated to face formidable competition from a strong field of athletes, including …
Read More »American Tower Corporation partners with NEMA to restore Mabira Forest Reserve
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to restore the Mabira Forest, National Environment Management Authority recently partnered with a telecommunication infrastructure firm, American Tower Corporation (ATC), and National Forestry Authority to plant trees ahead of Environment Day celebrations. The partnership was also implemented as part of …
Read More »Maritime expert challenges transporters on regular safety drills
Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Novat Mukajanga Baliremwa, a marine engineering specialist, has emphasized the importance of conducting regular safety drills for operators of public water transport vessels. His call comes in response to a recent incident involving MV Nodl, which caused panic among nearly 100 passengers traveling on …
Read More »Teso war victims persist in pursuit of justice
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amidst the glimmer of hope and unwavering determination, the Teso war victims continue to resolutely fight for their rights to property ownership and protection. Since 2006, these claimants have been seeking justice through the legal system, sacrificing their hard-earned resources for transportation, meals, accommodation, …
Read More »Uganda rolls out mass vaccination against Yellow Fever
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has rolled out a mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever disease in the country. Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that the exercise will be carried out in three phases ending next year. She …
Read More »Court throws out petition to set aside ruling on marriage promise compensation
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kanungu Magistrates Court has dismissed a petition filed by Fortunate Kyarikunda seeking to set aside a ruling that ordered her to compensate Richard Tumwiine for breach of a marriage promise. Kyarikunda filed the petition on March 17, 2023, through M/S Nasike & Co Advocates, …
Read More »‘Election of Bugungu Cultural leader illegal’
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hajji Yunus Kakande, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President, has expressed his concerns over the election of Norman Lukumu, the former Prime Minister of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, as the cultural leader of Bugungu (Mutebengwa). Kakande has raised questions about the legality …
Read More »Police search for Bugiri Inspector of Schools, suspect kidnappers seek ransom
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga East have mounted a search for David Tenywa, the Inspector of Schools in Bugiri district, who reportedly went missing on Saturday. Tenywa was reportedly kidnapped from his farm in Nandelema village, in Kapyanga sub-county. The suspected kidnappers reportedly abandoned his vehicle, …
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