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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The value of mobile money transactions rose to 145.6 trillion shillings in the last six months ending March 2022. Relatedly, the value of internet and mobile banking transfers rose by 82.8% and 146.1% respectively. This comes amidst growing concerns from the public over the safety …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Security Maj. Gen Jim Muhwezi has said that the government will soon launch a special operation to curb livestock theft in the central cattle corridor. Muhwezi made the remarks during this year’s national heroes day celebrations at Kololo ceremonial grounds. He was …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Gulu district is on the spot over extortion and protecting criminals. The allegations were on Wednesday raised by aggrieved residents and local leaders of Gulu district during a community policing meeting held in Patiko sub county. Patrick Komakech, the Patiko sub county …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua city has received a new physical development plan that seeks to organize land use and create order. The plan which will run from 2022 to 2040 stipulates areas that will accommodate infrastructures such as industrial parks, agricultural fields, hospitals, and schools among others. The new …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has paid out a total of sh421 billion worth of midterm benefits to over 21,600 eligible members in less than 3 months, following commencement of payments in March this year. The payments are in respect to Section …

Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A minor is nursing injuries following a chimpanzee attack in Kagadi district. The victim is five-year-old Mugabe Bikahwa, a resident of Karuswiga central cell in Muhorro town council. His father, Omuhereza Bikahwa of Karuswiga central cell, says the chimpanzee grabbed his son on Thursday as …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 28 civil servants in Luwero district have not received their salary over absenteeism from duty. The most affected staff are teachers, head teachers, and health workers among others. Bernard Okello, the Luwero District Human Resource Officer explains that the district suspended the salaries effective March …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan school, Project Shelter Wakadogo, which supports vulnerable and hard to reach children, has been named one of the top 10 schools globally by World’s Best School Prizes in the Overcoming Adversity category. The World’s Best School Prize is a project by T4 Education, …

Apaa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five suspects are in custody at Adjumani police station in connection to the recent arson attack in Apaa township bordering Adjumani and Amuru districts. Stephen Odong Latek, the Amuru Resident District Commissioner says that the suspects were picked up in a security crackdown in the …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Turkana pastoralists from Kenya and their Karamojong counterparts in Moroto district are decrying the decision by security to deny them access to Kobebe water dam, which is currently under tight security protection. The joint security forces flashed the pastoralists from Kobebe grazing area, which also …