Amudat , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UPDF 3rd Division Commander Brigadier Joseph Balikudembe has issued shoot to kill orders against any warrior who puts up resistance during the ongoing disarmament exercise. Brigadier Balikudembe issued the orders on Saturday during the official launch of the cordon and search operations in …
Read More »Kichwamba technical college commissions three oil and gas workshops
Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Technical college Kichwamba in Kabarole district has commissioned three buildings built under the Albertine region sustainable project. Silver Mukwasibwe, Principal Kichwamba College says that they secured a loan of Shillings 8Billion from the World Bank to enable them erect three workshops for students targeting …
Read More »We can’t mortgage future to keep Messi, says Barcelona president
Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Friday explained the club’s decision to end its 21-year relationship with Lionel Messi and break off talks over a new contract. Barca shocked the football world on Thursday with the announcement that Messi would leave the club, when most were …
Read More »Gov’t to pay Bunyoro tobacco farmers
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has said that compensation of the more than 1,000 tobacco farmers in Bunyoro sub-region who had been denied payment since 2017 by private companies is expected to start in two weeks. The Minister of State for Industry, David Bahati, blamed the delay in payments to …
Read More »Gov’t yet to disburse UGX 1.4Bn relief cash
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 1.4 Billion Shillings is yet to be disbursed to vulnerable people as Covid-19 relief cash. This was revealed by Julius Kakeeto, the Post Bank Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Director Andrew Kabeera on Friday while appearing before the joint parliamentary team, comprising the Public and …
Read More »900 vehicles impounded in Kampala during curfew
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 900 vehicles have been impounded for violating curfew time, a week after the lockdown was eased. President Yoweri Museveni last week announced the partial lifting of the lockdown after 42 days. Museveni also allowed the resumption of public transport and maintained curfew time at …
Read More »FMD: Farmers in Kiruhura demand vaccination of goats and sheep
Kiruhura, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Kiruhura district are demanding the vaccination of goats, sheep and pigs against foot and mouth disease. Last week, the government distributed 500,000 FMD vaccine doses to 52 affected districts across the country. Dr Grace Asiimwe, the Kiruhura District Veterinary officer says the ongoing vaccination …
Read More »MPs reiterate need for sports funding
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament are concerned about government’s failure to prioritize the sports sector calling for more funding and construction of facilities across the country. Ntungamo Municipality MP, Yona Musinguzi said the Ministry of Education and Sports gave a tender to reconstruct the Nakivubo Stadium four years …
Read More »Private health providers reach out to health ministry for Covid-19 vaccines
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Private health providers want the Ministry of Health to purchase COVID-19 vaccines from manufacturers on their behalf. This comes amidst a rush for vaccines as it is being mooted as the only game-changer towards the fight against COVID-19 that will save the country from the feared …
Read More »UMSC pushing for affirmative action for Muslim teachers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC through its education department has started pushing for affirmative action for Muslim teachers in the recruitment and promotion processes by the Education Service Commission-ESC. Over the years, Muslims have been complaining about the alleged sidelining of Muslim teachers during the appointment and …
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