Tag Archives: Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Japan has extended an emergency aid grant worth $1,640,442 (over sh5.8 billion) to Uganda to boost the country’s COVID-19 response The grant is supposed to help the country procure cold chain equipment for storage and transportation of covid-19 vaccines in the country. The funds …

Kenya’s ban on milk imports from Uganda is to blame Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Norman Nduho Kapaapa, a dairy farmer from Rwamuranda village, Kanyalyeru Sub-county, Kiruhura district loves President Yoweri Museveni’s message that urges Ugandans to engage in commercial agriculture to fight poverty. “I would like to thank …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two UPDF soldiers were among four that have perished in an accident along Soroti- Mbale road. The accident occurred on Monday afternoon around Opuya Electricity Sub Station, about five kilometers from the heart of Soroti City and involved a Gateway Bus Reg. No. UAM …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man in Mutungo Zone III in Nakawa Division of Kampala has committed suicide following a relationship break down with his partner. According to the residents, the deceased was heard crying out loud that he was being chased by a snake sent by his …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University has appealed to the Government to reopen the COVID-19 management facility at Mandela National stadium Namboole for isolation and management of  students who test positive. Addressing the media about the COVID-19 situation in Kyambogo University on Monday, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Ministry of Health has not been able to fully implement the Tobacco act due to funding gaps. According to officials, initially, Shs1.8 billion was budgeted to fully implement the law countrywide. However, more than five years since the law was passed, little has …

Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kamuli district has detained one of their own, Assistant Inspector of Police (AIP) Isaac Twesigye attached to Kamuli central police station over shooting dead 18 year old Guster Bakooye at Buwenge Mpya Zone in Kamuli municipality on Sunday night. It is reported …

A cross section of Ugandans who reside in or usually travel to South Africa are excited about Uganda Airlines flying direct to and from Johannesburg, South Africa Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines has commenced the Entebbe-Johannesburg flights today, May 31. The airline will operate four flights  a week. …

  Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Gulu City Mayor George Labeja is yet to hand over office to his successor, ten days after he was sworn in. The new Gulu City Mayor Alfred Okwonga and councilors swore in on May 18th, 2021. Okwonga immediately received the instruments …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 2124 people spent their weekend in various police cells after they were arrested for flouting curfew time rules. Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga, said joint security operations arrested people on roads driving or riding past curfew time, which is 9pm to 5am, …