Eviction to start on June 25, 2025 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has issued a second directive in a month for the eviction of migrant cattle keepers, commonly referred to as balaalo, from northern Uganda, beginning on June 25, 2025. On May 19th, President Yoweri Museveni met with security …
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During the International Women’s Day and International Labour Day celebrations, several female soldiers, police officers and prison officers were seen marching with plaited hair Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Female Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers have been warned against plaiting their long hair that falls on their backs. According to …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Migrant cattle keepers, commonly known as Balaalo, have appealed to the government to consider carrying out thorough verification before enforcing the forceful eviction of all migrant cattle keepers from Northern Uganda. The appeal comes nearly a week after a 14-day ultimatum announced by the …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commander of the Fourth Infantry Division, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, has issued a warning to migrant cattle keepers commonly known as Balaalo occupying land in Northern Uganda to vacate voluntarily before a 14-day ultimatum issued for their eviction expires. Speaking to Uganda Radio …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces have secured 50 billion Shillings for the construction of accommodation facilities for soldiers. The Commander of Fourth Division Barracks Brigadier General Felix Busizoori noted that the fund was secured through the Ministry of Defense to improve the welfare of soldiers …
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