Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara district council has agreed to a resolution by the district executive to allocate land to the Judiciary for the construction of the Court of Appeal. The resolution that was tabled before the council by Didas Tabaro, the district chairperson, was unanimously approved by the …

Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 families in two villages in Butiaba town council, Buliisa district are living in fear of being evicted forcefully from their ancestral land. The affected families are from Watembo and Boma villages in Butiaba town council. The scared residents are facing off with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rafael Nadal made history once again as he roared back from two-sets-to-love down to capture his record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. Under the lights on Rod Laver Arena, the legendary Spaniard looked down and out against Daniil Medvedev. However, the sixth …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A yet-to-be-identified man was arrested for disrupting the burial service of the fallen Bank of Uganda Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile. The function was being held at Kigezi High School playground in Northern division, Kabale municipality. The function attracted hundreds of mourners including Prime Minister Robinah …

Tripoli, Libya | Xinhua | An official Moroccan delegation arrived on Saturday to prepare for the reopening of the Moroccan Consulate in Libya after an eight-year closure, the Libyan Foreign Ministry announced. “This important step comes as part of the efforts of the Government of National Unity to support mechanisms of …

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kikuube have arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling an 8 year old girl. The suspect has been identified as Milton Sunday, a resident of Nyairongo village in Kaseeta Parish, Kabwoya sub county. He was arrested on Saturday. It is alleged that on …

Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro-Kitara kingdom has come up with a programme meant to improve the quality of life of its subjects through having model homesteads. The programme, if well implemented, will enable families to have enough food for nutrition, start income-generating activities like chicken rearing, modern farming and …

Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Soroti have arrested a 63 year old woman with a stolen infant of five days. The baby was stolen from Soroti regional referral hospital maternity ward on Friday afternoon by Joyce Aketch. Aketch was arrested from Kobwin village in Ngora district, seven …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vicar General of Kasana-Luweero Diocese Msgr Francis Xavier Mpanga has been elected Diocesan Administrator. He will now steer the Diocese until the Pontiff appoints an Apostolic Administrator or a new Bishop to replace His Grace Paul Ssemogerere who was elevated to head the Diocese …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of leaders in Teso have petitioned the Ministry of Health challenging the transfer of Soroti Hospital Director, Dr Michael Mwanga. Dr Mwanga is expected to hand over the office to the new director Dr Ben Watmon on Monday, January 31, 2022. Dr Watmon …