NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A number of road users within the Nsambya area are unaware of the planned closure of part of the road to pave way for the construction of the Kampala Flyover Project. The road from the clock tower to Nsambya has been temporarily closed from …

Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commonwealth has admitted Gabon and Togo as its 55th and 56th members respectively. Both countries are former French colonies. Leaders accepted applications by the two west African countries at the closing session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. It …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Dairy Development Authority is concerned that milk adulteration remains a challenge facing the dairy industry. Farmers reportedly add water and maize flour among others in a bid to increase the quantity of milk and fetch higher prices. Water is added to the milk from …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has ordered the arrest of Sebastian Nuwamanya, the Parish Chief of Kasingo Ward in Hoima West Division over allegedly absconding from duty and excessive consumption of alcohol. Nabbanja issued the directive on Friday afternoon while addressing implementers of the Parish …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) recruitment team in Lira has failed to meet its target after several applicants tested positive for sexually transmitted diseases. The two-day exercise was targeting 495 recruits from the districts of Amolatar, Alebtong, Otuke, Dokolo, and Lira. However, only …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 44 motorcycles have been delivered to LC III chairpersons in Kasese district to aid them to monitor the implementation of the Parish Development Model Programme-PDM. The programme is a new government initiative intended at uplifting 39 per cent of Ugandans who are …

Kaabong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The current food insecurity in Karamoja region has forced farmers to sell off farm equipment, including the recently distributed ox ploughs to scrap dealers so as to buy food. Early this year, the Office of the Prime Minister distributed hand hoes and ox ploughs to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A least two people have been shot dead and 24 others arrested by police crime intelligence in a crackdown on a racket of robberies to finance ADF terror activities in Kampala. Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson identified one of the deceased as Farouk Tomusange, alias Juma …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The communities under the cultural boundaries of Inzu ya Masaaba; the cultural institution of the Bamasaaba, have resolved to hold this year’s circumcision ceremonies without a cultural leader. This came after attempts to have a legitimate leader to succeed the late Bob Mushikori all …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono municipality Member of Parliament Betty Bakireke Nambooze has been cleared by the Medical Board to travel to the United States for treatment. The breakthrough comes after the intervention of the Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among who directed the Medical Board to fast-track …