Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A number of traders have been blocked from accessing shops in arcades around Kampala as landlords demand rent arrears. Many of the traders were locked out of the buildings in June when President Yoweri Museveni announced a 42-day lockdown to help the country deal with …
Read More »Uganda’s Chemutai wins gold in 3000m steeplechase
🔴 RESULT 🇺🇬 ✳ Gold for PERUTH CHEMUTAI 3000m SC ➡ First Ugandan Woman ever to win a gold ➡ First gold for Uganda at Tokyo2020 ➡ Only third Ugandan to win Olympics Gold *⃣ Kiprotich 2012 Olympics *⃣ John Akii-Bua 1972 Olympics Tokyo, Japan | THE INDEPENDENT | Peruth Chemutai …
Read More »Nanyondo qualifies for 1500m finals in Tokyo Olympics
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Uganda’s middle distance runner Winnie Nanyondo has stormed the finals of the women’s 1500m race at the Olympics in Tokyo. Nanyondo, 27, finished in the fourth position posting 4:01:64. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »Foot and Mouth disease hits Nwoya district
Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Livestock keepers in Nwoya are counting losses following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease-FMD in the district. This is the second outbreak in the district since 2014. The outbreak was detected in June this year and has affected the sub-counties of Anaka, Lungulu, Purongo, …
Read More »Pastor, Imam sue gov’t over continued closure of worship places
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has been sued for the continued closure of places of worship. In June, President Museveni directed the closure of worship places to contain the spread of Covid-19. On Friday, Museveni eased the lockdown by opening some public places but directed that places of …
Read More »Gen Gatwech faction declares him SPLM-O commander, ‘kicks out’ Machar
Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | A faction of the South Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement/Army in opposition (SPLM/A-IO) have declared a coup, and declared First Lieutenant General Simon Gatwech dual interim chairman and commander in chief. According to EyeRadio in Juba, the group issued a statement after a three-day meeting of …
Read More »Boda boda rider arrested for alleged rape of seven female clients
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A boda boda rider accused of raping seven female clients and robbing them of their valuables is in police custody in Mukono district. The Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire has identified the suspect as 30-year-old Asumani Owere, a resident of Kitega village in …
Read More »MPs demand answers on progress of planned merger of gov’t agencies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have demanded a progress report regarding the proposed merger of departments and agencies. In February 2021, Cabinet approved recommendations for the rationalization of government agencies, commissions and authorities. The overall objective was to eliminate structural ambiguities, functional duplication, overlaps, wasteful expenditure and …
Read More »Uganda needs additional 169 ambulances to have functional emergency service
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government needs to procure an additional 169 ambulances if all Ugandans are to access emergency services according to the health ministry. Currently, there are 121 type B and C ambulances. Type B ambulances are used for universal coverage and are equipped with medicine, medical …
Read More »Thousands flock driving permit office
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Motorists jammed the offices of Uganda Driver Licensing Systems near the Railway grounds in Kampala on Tuesday to get their permits. The motorists formed more than four queues stretching from the company gate to Nkrumah road. They stood close to each other in total disregard …
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