Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court Registrar has summoned lawyers from 17 law firms for a pre-hearing conference scheduled to commence on Thursday. The conference, presided over by Lady Justice Elizabeth Musoke, aims to address legal matters and establish the framework for arguments and submission timelines in …
Read More »Uganda Catholic Television launched
Kampala, Uganda | IN THE INDEPENDENT | In the midst of a growing number of religiously founded television channels, the Uganda Episcopal Conference has made it clear that the public should not expect a channel similar to “TV Maria” as they unveil their own Uganda Catholic Television. Bishop Joseph Franzelli, …
Read More »Three cleared for Bukedea LC V Chairperson race
Bukedea, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially nominated three candidates for the Bukedea LCV Chairperson by-election. They are Sam Oita from the opposition Forum for Democratic-FDC, Mary Akol from the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM, and Tychicus Lokwiisk Ebukalim, an Independent NRM-leaning candidate. Oita is an …
Read More »NEMA to recruit 2,000 for Environment Protection Force
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Yahaya Barirega Akankwasah, the Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has announced the commencement of a recruitment process for an independent force responsible for environmental management. Speaking at the World Environment Day celebrations held at Kololo grounds in Kampala Monday, Barirega …
Read More »Govt introduces pregnancy test kits to aid cattle farmers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the importance of food security continues to gain attention, farmers are increasingly adopting appropriate technologies to meet the growing demand. In the case of dairy cattle farmers, any delay in milk production can impact their revenue. The production cycle begins with the cow …
Read More »Sand mining banned in Nakaseke after man found dead in pit
Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Nakaseke Sub-County in Nakaseke District have banned sand mining following the discovery of a dead body in one of the sand mines. An unidentified body of a man was found in a sand mine at Luvunvu village in Kasambya Parish on May …
Read More »Apple unveils its first spatial computer Apple Vision Pro
San Francisco, US | Xinhua | Apple on Monday unveiled its spatial computer Apple Vision Pro featuring visionOS spatial operating system on its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). According to Apple, Vision Pro, which features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays and custom Apple …
Read More »Lawyer Robert Rutaro joins court battle against anti-homosexuality act
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Robert Rutaro from Elgon and Company Advocates has joined a group of 18 petitioners who are challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act in the Constitutional Court. The law which targets lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, among others, imposes capital punishments for same-sex relations …
Read More »Security steps up operations against bows, arrows use in Karamoja
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces have launched a vigorous operation targeting the use of bows and arrows following an increase in civilian killings by suspected cattle rustlers in the Karamoja subregion. Bows and arrows, which are crucial weapons for the Karimojong people, especially herdsmen who …
Read More »Martyrs Day: 130 phones stolen,148 arrested
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 130 mobile phones were stolen from pilgrims at the Catholic and Anglican martyrs’ shrines in Namugongo, according to a joint security forces’ report released this morning in Kampala. Security forces say that the phones were snatched by thugs who disguised as pilgrims …
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