Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have blocked the presentation of a government statement on the performance of Umeme, insisting that it would be a wasted effort because the House already recommended termination of the contract with the power distribution company. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa was scheduled to …
Read More »First day of school postponed for 140 million first time learners – UNICEF
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A child’s first day of school, a landmark moment for the youngest pupils and their parents around the world, has been delayed due to COVID-19 for an estimated 140 million young minds, the UN Children’s agency has said. For an estimated eight million of these …
Read More »Three people hacked to death in Masaka
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been confirmed dead following an attack by unknown assailants who raided Ssetaala village in Kimaanya-Kabonera division, Masaka city last night. One other person survived the attack with severe injuries. Masaka Regional Police Spokesperson Muhammad Nsubuga says that the deceased have been identified …
Read More »Youths call for equitable, sustainable education options amidst pandemic
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Youth rights advocates have blamed the government for impeding young people’s access to information. They note that while young people would access most of their reproductive health information at school, education institutions are now closed, yet alternatives like the internet are unaffordable to many. Jacob …
Read More »Appointments Committee approves seven new judges
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliament Appointments Committee has approved seven judges recently appointed by President Yoweri Museveni. The two approved Court of Appeal justices are the former Deputy Solicitor General, Christopher Gashirabake and Jinja Resident Judge, Eva Luswata. The committee chaired by Deputy Speaker Anita Among also approved …
Read More »Kabarole residents demand answers on stalled agro-industrial park
Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Kabarole district are demanding answers over the stalled construction of an agro-industrial park. Construction of the park was supposed to commence in 2019, but three years later, there is no activity at the proposed site located in Kyembogo, Rwegaju sub-county. When URN visited …
Read More »Truckers suspend travel to South Sudan after two Kenyan drivers are shot dead
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Truckers have suspended travels to South Sudan following the shooting of two Kenyan truck drivers. Haron Abdulahi Ore and Issa Salad were transporting merchandise to Juba in South Sudan aboard trucks registration number KCF 035M and KBN 363L respectively when they were killed. Sudi Mwatela …
Read More »Four dead, three injured in Mbale accident
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An early morning accident in Mbale city has claimed the lives of four people and left three others nursing critical injuries. The accident occurred along Mbale-Tororo road adjacent to Mbale city bus park. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred after a speeding Fuso truck registration …
Read More »Court asked to dismiss petition against Lira District Woman MP
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission-EC has asked court to dismiss an election petition filed against the Lira District Woman Member of Parliament. The EC argues that the witnesses who swore affidavits are not registered voters. The petition was filed by a concerned resident Bonny Aliro, against Agnes …
Read More »Transport paralyzed as Kazinga channel ferry breaks down
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Transport between Mbarara and Kasese district is paralysed following the breakdown of the ferry operating at Kazinga Channel bridge. The ferry is now docked in Rubirizi district. Towards the end of June this year, Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA started providing ferry services across Kazinga channel …
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