Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 50 goats have died in Koboko Municipality following an outbreak of suspected Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a viral disease. The suspected cases have been reported in Koboko North and West Divisions in Koboko Municipality with the majority of animal deaths occurring …
Read More »Court dismisses compensation for man who drowned in drainage channel
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court has dismissed a case brought by the relatives of Henry Haddu Lwande, who died as a result of drowning in a drainage channel, seeking compensation. Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana issued the judgment stating that the petitioners, Stephen Masinde and Eddy Bwire Lwande, who …
Read More »The Innovation Village and FSME partner to deliver digital literacy to MSMEs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (FSME) has partnered with The Innovation Village (TIV) to provide digital literacy to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Uganda. This partnership aims to address the urgent need for digital skills among SMEs and MSMEs, which …
Read More »SH51.9 TRILLION: Uganda’s 2023-2024 budget revised
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government’s amendment to the proposed budget for the financial year 2023/2024, indicates an increase in the resource envelope from 50.9 trillion to 51.9 trillion Shillings. Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance- General Duties tabled the document on Wednesday during the plenary …
Read More »Ugandans to pay more for US visas
US Mission In Uganda Increases Visa Fees Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States Mission in Uganda has today announced increase in non immigrant visa application processing fees effective 30th May, 2023. According to a statement issued by the Embassy, the U.S. Department of State will increase the …
Read More »KCCA Council questions authenticity of road contracts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA council is seeking clarification on various irregularities in road construction contracts procured by the technical wing with different companies last year. The technical team contracted three companies to carry out a portion of the civil works of the Kampala City …
Read More »Bishop Emeritus of North Mbale Diocese Gimandu to be laid to rest on Sunday
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The North Mbale Diocese has released the burial program for Bishop Emeritus Daniel Wanasolo Gimandu, who passed away on Wednesday night at COU Hospital in Mukono. Bishop Gimadu, who served as the third Bishop of the North Mbale diocese, succumbed to pneumonia after spending …
Read More »Turkish presidential candidate withdraws from elections days before vote
Ankara, Turkey | Xinhua | Muharrem Ince, leader of the Homeland Party and one of four contesting presidential candidates for the May 14 elections of Türkiye, withdrew on Thursday from the presidential elections. “I am withdrawing from the race. I do it for my country,” Ince said at a press …
Read More »Besigye, Mukaaku case on inciting violence flops
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hearing of a case in which Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Samuel Lubega Mukaaku are accused of inciting violence has flopped. Besigye and Mukaaku on Thursday appeared at Buganda Road court for the prosecution led by State Attorney Ivan Kyazze to bring more witnesses to testify in …
Read More »Lato Milk launches ‘Project Prosperity’ to triple farmer’s income
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lato Milk, a dairy processor in Uganda, has launched a new initiative dubbed Project Prosperity. Having spent over a decade as a dairy processor in the region, Lato has a wide range of dairy products to supply and works closely with smallholder dairy farmers …
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