Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Environment State Minister Beatrice Atim Anywar says the time she spent in the opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC didn’t offer her much opportunity to deliver services to the community. The former FDC firebrand was nominated to contest for the National Resistance Movement-NRM party ticket …
Read More »Government to construct 20 fish ponds in Kitgum
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is set to construct at least 20 fish ponds in Kitgum district to promote fish farming and to generate income for the locals. According to the Ministry of Environment who will undertake the project, the pilot project will be established along the …
Read More »MPs fault speaker for ignoring committee report in enacting wildlife law
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A recent decision to allow debate on a bill, before its second reading, has triggered controversy among a cross-section of legislators and analysts. According to parliamentary guidelines, all bills presented before parliament are sent to the appropriate committees for analysis before they are presented for …
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