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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Hajj Yasin Lubowa, the Masaka Muslim District Council Chairperson has resigned and rescinded his loyalty to Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC leadership.  Lubowa, who is also the Greater Masaka Regional representative to the UMSC general assembly, has since switched loyalty to the Kibuli based Muslim faction. …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom has explained why some members of the royal family were blocked from accessing the Palace early this week.  The five royals were turned away on Monday by Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF soldiers guarding the Palace. They include Princesses Joan Winyi Gafabusa, Margret …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  There is excitement among farmers in Acholi Sub Region as the first rainfall sets in. Different districts in Acholi Sub Region including Gulu, Omoro, Lamwo, Nwoya and Kitgum have for the past three days started experiencing rainfall. This has however given hope among farmers with …

Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  There is excitement in Kebisoni Sub- County and its surrounding areas in Rukungiri district following the elevation of Karuhemba Health Centre II to a Health Centre III.  The 563 Million Shillings facility will now serve more than 50,000 residents from Kebisioni sub- County, Kebisoni …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  As the Health Ministry commences the COVID-19 vaccination targeting key people, experts have advised Ugandans not to be alarmed if they experience some adverse effects after immunization.  The Health Ministry is expected to kick start the COVID-19 vaccination campaign using the AstraZeneca vaccine at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several manufacturers have resorted to distributing their products at night and in unbranded delivery vehicles, to beat the enforcement of the Digital Tracking Solution (DTS). The DTS involves putting a stamp on the product as proof that the targeted product has met the regulatory requirements, …

Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A 850 Million Shillings fish project for youth in Kanungu district is lying idle. Located along Maizimera Road in Kihihi town council, the fish project which comprises eight fish ponds, six hatcheries and a machine to crush fish feeds was donated by President Yoweri Kaguta …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Experts have said that the COVID-19 vaccines will not offer lifetime immunity against the disease.   Uganda is set to start vaccinating against the pandemic today using the AstraZeneca vaccine.  However, the vaccine can offer protection for only eight months at the maximum. In addition to …

Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 50 families in Kiryanga and Paacwa sub-counties in Kagadi district are out in the cold following heavy rains that destroyed their homes. The heavy rain that was characterized by strong winds and hailstorm started pounding the area around 2 am on Tuesday morning …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The founders of the National Unity Reconciliation and Development Party-NURP have appealed against the High Court decision that made them applicants before they were condemned to pay costs in the party takeover case. The two Moses Nkonge Kibalama and Paul Simbwa who are the founding …