Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero hospital has terminated the internship of two medical students and a health worker is under investigation over alleged extortion. On Wednesday, Luwero hospital administration invited local leaders and residents to assess client satisfaction, get feedback on health services and areas of improvement. The engagement …
Read More »Minister cautions against corruption in NIRA mass enrollment exercise
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Internal Affairs General David Muhoozi has warned Internal Security Officers and village Chairmen against accepting bribes to recommend non-citizens for mass enrollment and renewal of National Identification cards. The National Identification Registration Authority is expected to embark on the mass enrollment and …
Read More »Luwero primary schools stuck with ironsheets donated by ministry
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least eight schools in Luwero district are stuck with hundreds of iron sheets that were donated for renovation and completion of classroom blocks. In October 2023 the Ministry of Luwero Triangle donated iron sheets to 19 Primary schools in Luwero district. According to the …
Read More »Luwero security committee backs joint operations against burglars
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police and Uganda People’s Defense Forces are set to launch joint operations to crack down on rampant burglaries in Luwero district. At least five houses or offices are broken into and items stolen. In the latest incident, burglars broke into Luwero district headquarters and …
Read More »Luwero district, town council in row over ownership of playground
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A disagreement has emerged between Luwero town council and district authorities over the ownership of Kasana playground. In 2021, Luwero district took over ownership and management of Kasana playground from Luwero town council. The playground is located in Kavule zone, Luwero town council. However, in …
Read More »Thugs break into Luwero CAO, RDC and LC5 offices
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have sealed off the Luwero district headquarters to start investigations into a Wednesday night raid by unknown thugs. Thugs reportedly raided the Luwero district headquarters at around 9pm and are said to have sprayed the guards with chloroform and broke into several offices. …
Read More »Nadduli asks Minister Kaboyo to address unfulfil pledges in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alhaji Abdul Nadduli the Senior Presidential Advisor has asked the State Minister for Luwero Triangle to fulfil the pledges of Luwero district if the National Resistance Movement government is to regain its lost support. As Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid Ul Fitr to mark the end …
Read More »Kabaka Birthday Run: Luwero Bishops rally christians against HIV/AIDS fight
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of subjects across the Buganda Kingdom have participated in the run to mark the momentous 69th birthday of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi 11. At Lubiri, Mengo the thousands of the runners were flagged off by Princess Agnes Nnaalinya Nabaloga on behalf of Kabaka Mutebi. …
Read More »Yellow fever: Parents, schools in Luwero reject vaccination of learners
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 10 schools in Luwero district are under investigation for blocking health workers from vaccinating learners against yellow fever. The schools are Mama’s Child Primary School in Wobulenzi town, Bugema Seventh Day Adventist Primary and Secondary Schools, Kisa Primary School, Ristak Primary and Secondary Schools in …
Read More »Luwero teachers wait longer for Feb, March salaries till end of April
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teachers in Luwero District’s secondary schools and tertiary institutions will have to wait another month to receive their February and March 2024 pay. Asaba Innocent Birekeyaho, the Luwero District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), has communicated the uncomfortable news to the affected officers. Teachers have not …
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