Kasanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has ordered all artisanal miners in Kisiita gold mine in Kasanda district to vacate. The over 3,000 artisanal miners are expected to vacate the mines before the elapse of the six month’s deadline, which expires in November this year. The move is aimed …
Read More »Luweero RDC declines to block new taxi drivers plying Kampala-Gulu highway
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luweero DPC and RDC have rejected an appeal to block new taxi drivers who secured route charts to ply the Kampala-Gulu highway. On Thursday a section of leaders of taxi drivers plying the highway appealed to Luweero Resident District Commissioner Phoebe Namulindwa, District …
Read More »PWDs accuse Luweero district task force of flouting COVID-19 guidelines
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Persons with Disabilities have accused the Luweero District COVID-19 Task Force of flouting guidelines and exposing them to the risk of contracting coronavirus disease. The outcry came up when People with Disabilities and Muslim clerics were invited for relief food to enable them sustain …
Read More »Luweero magistrate fails to visit dusputed land sites over lack of transport
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luweero Chief Magistrate is stuck with 30 land cases after he failed to visit disputed land sites. In 2007, the Chief Justice issued practice notice directing that before land cases are disposed of, magistrates and judges must visit the land to undertake an in-depth …
Read More »Residents task DPC to explain selective application of Public Order Management Act
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero district police commander Ahmed Musakana has faced a tough time defending the police force for alleged selective application of the Public Order Management Act. This was during a public dialogue organized by Hub for investigative media at Luweero taxi park, last evening. The dialogue, …
Read More »RDC, police commanders disagree on marijuana exhibit
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero Resident District Commissioner, Phoebe Namulindwa has disagreed with Police Commanders over handling marijuana exhibits. It follows the arrest of Christopher Nyombi and Tonny Segawa, both residents of Mawale village in Makulubita Sub County last week and subsequent detention at Luweeri Police Station. They were …
Read More »Police embarks on registration of boda boda cyclists in Luweero
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Luweero district have started registering Boda Boda cyclists in a move aimed at fighting crimes and streamlining the transport sector. According to Luweero District Police Commander Ahmed Musakana each cyclist will be asked for particulars that include his or her name, number plate, engine …
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