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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies have banned the use of fireworks, burning tyres and overnight prayers as Ugandans usher in the New Year, 2022. These have been common rituals on New Year’s eve, bringing together thousands of revelers from across the country to celebrate the end of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 58 people lost lives in accidents recorded during the Christmas holiday, according to records released by the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate. Altogether, 248 people were involved in accidents recorded between December 23 and boxing day, December 26. Traffic and Road Safety Directorate …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Hoima District LC5 Chairperson, Kadir Kirungi has been arrested by detectives from the State house anti-corruption unit over yet to be disclosed charges. Kirungi was picked from Hoima city on Sunday evening by detectives from the state house anti corruption unit and whisked off …

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Peoples Defence Forces-UPDF officers in Nakasongola district are on the spot for disregarding the ban on the night movement of animals. Last year, Nakasongola District Security Committee banned the movement of livestock past 7 pm in part of the measures to curb the rampant …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, John Baptist Odama, says it would be ideal for the Ugandan government to dialogue with the Allied Democratic Forces- ADF rebels rather than deploy troops to engage in war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Archbishop Odama says the deployment …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 100 people spent their Christmas night in police cells for violating the COVID-19 preventive measures. The suspects were picked up in a joint security operation led by Captain Peter Mugisha, the Kisoro Resident District Commissioner, his deputy Dan Ndikumwami, and Henry Kintu, Kisoro …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has launched a five-years strategic plan, prioritizing “Boys to Men” mentorship programme to help boys grow up into responsible men so as to address recurrent gender disparities among the congregation. “Boys to Men” is an intervention that seeks mindset change among …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Mary Catholic Church in Kitgum district is in the final stages of setting up a care center for children suffering from the nodding syndrome. Through the Archbishop John Baptist Odama Care Center Kitgum, the church intends to start by taking care of at least …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five family members are nursing injuries at Mulago National Referral hospital they suffered in a tear gas explosion on Christmas eve. Although earlier police reports had indicated that the victims were injured by a suspected grenade, residents say it was a teargas canister left by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission-UCC has asked radio and television stations to avail airtime to government officials to mobilize people for Covid-19 vaccination. In a letter dated December 23rd 2021 and signed by Suzan Wegoye, UCC acting Executive Director, the Commission says it is implementing a …