Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All district chairpersons in the Bugisu and Sebei sub regions lost the National Resistance Movement-NRM party primaries held on Friday. They include George William Wopuwa for Namisindwa district, Simon Peter Wananzofu from Bulambuli, Herbert Mulekwain Sironko and Christopher Songhar in Kapchorwa district, Paul Machinjaji in …
Read More »Women lured into Female Genital Mutilation to qualify to attend ceremonies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Men in Sebei sub region have been accused of aiding the increase of Female Genital Mutilation, a procedure that involves altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. The practice recognized internationally as a human rights violation is reported to be increasing in …
Read More »Barley farmers stuck as company halts purchase
Sebei, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sorghum growers in Sebei sub region are stuck with barley valued at Shillings 3.4 billion following the decision by Agro Ways Uganda limited to stop buying the crop. Agro Ways Uganda Limited was contracted by Nile Breweries to buy barley from farmers in Sebei …
Read More »Kadaga orders for arrest of politicians fueling FGM
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has directed for arrest of politicians from the Sebei and Karamoja regions who are reportedly promoting female genital mutilation (FGM) in their areas. Kadaga made the directive while meeting leaders from Sebei and Karamoja regions, the Minister of …
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