Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 3 major wetlands in Wakiso district have been destroyed and turned into farms for cultivation. The wetlands around River Mayanja covering Kyengeza, Gobero, and Mende villages among other areas have been turned into gardens for cabbages, maize, and vegetables. Residents and their leaders …
Read More »PDM leaders in Kasese gets motorcycles
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 44 motorcycles have been delivered to LC III chairpersons in Kasese district to aid them to monitor the implementation of the Parish Development Model Programme-PDM. The programme is a new government initiative intended at uplifting 39 per cent of Ugandans who are …
Read More »Poor state of schools in Bunyangabu worries leaders
Bunyangabu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Katebwa Sub County in Bunyangabu district have raised concerns over the poor state of government schools in the area. The schools in the sub-county are operating under unfavorable conditions, which have affected learning. The situation is worse in government primary schools, many …
Read More »East African leaders told to learn from Magufuli’s mistakes and achievements
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Law Society -EALS has called on leaders of East Africa to learn from the mistakes that John Pombe Magufuli, the former President of Tanzania made during his five year term. Magufuli who led Tanzania from 2015, died on 17th March 2021, and …
Read More »Human rights Committee calls for post-election reconciliation in Masaka
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious and other opinion leaders have been asked to lead post-election reconciliation processes for the recovery of persons traumatised by events from the recent general election. The call was made by the Human Rights Committee of Parliament which is currently conducting public hearings about the …
Read More »Arua district leaders irked by delays to share assets with city
Arua , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of the Arua district and City have expressed concern over delays to share assets of the Arua district with the City. On July 1st last year, Terego district became autonomous from Arua and was given a share of the assets like office furniture …
Read More »Acholi leaders demand lift of lockdown in Gulu
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Acholi have asked the government to lift the lockdown in Gulu. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, the LCV Chairperson says that the district taskforce was shocked to receive a notification from the Ministry of Health on Tuesday that Gulu district was under lockdown because …
Read More »Gulu leaders want gov’t to increase funding to Lacor hospital
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Gulu District have asked the Government to increase funding to St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor. The leaders argue the hospital is overwhelmed in offering comprehensive healthcare services among which includes physiotherapy, training healthcare workers and promoting health researches in Northern Uganda. The hospital depends …
Read More »Proposed relocation of market splits Ntungamo municipality leaders
Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Ntungamo Municipality have disagreed over the proposed relocation of the Banana Market. Mayor Jacob Kafureeka wants the market shifted to his land in Kiziiko, a move that has been rejected by the councillors. Last week, the municipal enforcement team ordered matooke traders to …
Read More »Kitgum leaders appeal for relief food from gov’t
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Kitgum district have appealed to the government to consider extending donation of relief food items. The government embarked on relief food donation to vulnerable communities affected by the lockdown. The food distribution was however restricted to the people in areas of Kampala and …
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