Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen. Jeje Odongo says that discussions are going on between Uganda, Turkey and Interpol regarding the fate of Ugandan blogger Fred Lumbuye. Lumbuye who was arrested two weeks ago in Turkey, is in trouble for among others being the source …
Read More »Learners opt for hands on skills as schools remain closed
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of learners in Kampala have resorted to hands on skills as schools remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The uncertainty surrounding the reopening of schools has left parents with no option but to identify skills to keep the learners busy. In some …
Read More »Fishermen on Lake Albert call for halt on operations against illegal fishing gear
Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fishermen operating at various landing sites on the shores of Lake Albert in Bunyoro have asked Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to intervene and halt the ongoing operation against illegal fishing gear in the area. The Fisheries Protection Unit-FPU early this month launched an operation against …
Read More »Gulu city yet to spend Covid-19 supplementary budget
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu city is yet to utilize the 201.2 million shillings Covid-19 supplementary budget. The budget was approved on July 14 by councilors. According to the breakdown, 51.2 million shillings was allocated to the 128 village Covid-19 taskforces, 90 million shillings for travels, surveillance and data …
Read More »Energy ministry first causality as cabinet orders demolition of gov’t buildings in protected areas
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is crying foul as they are on the verge of losing one of their oldest properties in Entebbe following a resolution by the cabinet to evict all government structures from protected areas. According to information obtained by URN, …
Read More »Museveni calls for amendment of procurement laws, reveals plans to revert UNRA to works ministry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has revealed government plans to disband Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) and revert it to the Ministry of Works and Transport. “We are now going to abolish this UNRA and take it back to Ministry of Works but form road construction companies. …
Read More »Moroto police on the lookout for anyone buying more than five chapatis
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buying more than 5 chapatis in Moroto district could land someone in trouble. Both the police and sister agencies have decided to arrest and interrogate anyone found buying more than five chapatis as they intensify their hunt for cattle rustlers in the ongoing disarmament exercise. …
Read More »Police hunt prime suspect in the murder of Catholic priest
Gomba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Gomba district is hunting for Vincent Katumba, who is believed to be the prime suspect in the murder of Rev Fr. Josephat Kasambula. Katumba is suspected to have stabbed the catholic priest to death on Wednesday when he went to inspect his property …
Read More »No decision yet on Afghan refugees – Jeje Odongo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen. Jeje Odongo has said that no decision has yet been made to host Afghan refugees in the country. Odongo was on Thursday appearing before Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee where several MPs tasked him to explain the government’s reported plan …
Read More »UPDF kill Karimojong cattle rustler in gunfire exchange
Kaabong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Defense Forcesoldiers have shot dead a suspected Jie Karimojong warrior in a gunfire exchange in Kaabong town. The 15 minutes gunfire exchange broke out when the Jie warriors from Kotido raided a protected Kraal in Kabaong town on Wednesday night. Moses Korobe, one …
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