Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia is ready to donate its potash fertilizers to developing countries. “Our manufacturers, primarily producers of potash fertilizers, are willing to transfer them free of charge to developing countries that are in dire need of these fertilizers,” Putin …
Read More »MPs want officials issuing titles in wetlands arrested
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators have called on the law enforcement authorities to consider arresting officers in the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development who issue land titles in wetlands. MPs who sit on the Committee on Climate Change said this will quicken the process of reclaiming wetlands …
Read More »King Charles III pledges “lifelong service” as Britain’s new monarch
London, UK | Xinhua | Britain’s King Charles III on Friday pledged “lifelong service” in his first address to the nation and the Commonwealth after assuming the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday. “Throughout her life, Her Majesty the Queen (…) was an inspiration,” he …
Read More »Fresh tension as ‘Balaalo’ herdsmen return to West Nile
Terego, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is fresh tension in Terego and Madi Okollo districts following the return of the Balaalo herdsmen barely half a year after their eviction. Currently, the herdsmen are grazing in Ocea and Amuru villages in Maraju parish, Cina in Akinio parish all in Uriama sub-county, …
Read More »Floods ravage Bulambuli district
Bulambuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five bridges have been swept away by floods in Bulambuli district. The floods have also ravaged crops in Bumosobo and Buwagadala sub-counties. The bridges that include Totia, Natanyo, Kyambo, Monye, and Galusha were washed away when River Simu burst its banks after a 3 hour …
Read More »Museveni, regional leaders mourn Queen Elizabeth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni and a section of leaders in the East African Community (EAC) have praised the late Queen of England, Elizabeth II for her admirable leadership of the Commonwealth and reconciliatory efforts. The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of 56 sovereign states and …
Read More »Princess Komuntale welcomes first baby
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Princess Ruth Komuntale Akiiki of Tooro and her husband, Philip Farquaharson welcomed the birth of baby Prince Jamari Mathew Farquharson Adyeeri. Komuntale is the sister of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV and the Batebe, or Princess Royal of Tooro Kingdom. Omukama Oyo announced …
Read More »NUP supporter charged with offensive communication
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has remanded Teddy Nalubowa, a supporter of the National Unity Platform to Luzira prison on charges of offensive communication. Nalubowa also known as Tracy Manule Bobiholic on Friday afternoon was arraigned before the Buganda Road Grade One Magistrate Marion Mangeni …
Read More »New cyber law spells out tough penalties for offenders
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has passed the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Bill, 2022 privately moved by Muhammad Nsereko, Kampala Central MP, which imposes tough penalties for cyber-crimes. The Computer Misuse (Amendment) Bill, 2022 sought to amend the Computer Misuse Act, 2011 to enhance the provisions on unauthorised access to …
Read More »EU Council adopts full suspension of visa facilitation with Russia
Prague, Czech Republic | Xinhua | The Council of the European Union (EU) on Friday adopted a decision on the full suspension of a visa facilitation agreement with Russia. The decision “will result in an increase in the visa application fee from 35 euros to 80 euros, the need to present …
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