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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority-NDA has closed more than 300 drug shops in the areas of greater Ankole, Kigezi and Kasese for dealing in fake drugs. The operation covered 19 districts including, Mbarara, Ibanda, Kanungu, Sheema, Kasese, Kamwenge, Rubanda, Kiruhura, Isingiro, Kitagwenda, Rwampara, Ntungamo, Rukungiri, Kazo, …

  Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six lions have been found dead in Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kihihi sub-county, Kanungu district. According to a statement from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), carcasses of the lions were discovered in the national park on Friday evening by game rangers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City lawyer Male Mabirizi has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission seeking the removal of eight Supreme Court Justices led by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny- Dollo over alleged misconduct and incompetence. The justices are Stella Arach Amoko, Faith Mwondha, Opio Aweri, Paul Mugamba, Mike Chibita, Percy …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new study by Makerere University-based bioethicists has found that the government blundered regarding who should be given priority as initial beneficiaries of the Covid-19 vaccine. Launching preliminary findings of the survey in which scientists sought to establish ethical and social issues for vaccine priority …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Politicians in Lango want Resident District Commissioners and security personnel stopped from meddling in the electoral process. Meeting Members of Parliament on the Human Rights Committee, the politicians some of whom lost in the elections argue that the RDCs and security personnel intentionally interfere in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes midfielder Khalid Aucho has been dismissed from the team camp ahead of Afcon qualifiers. This was revealed by the Federation of Uganda Football Association in a statement issued on Friday.  Aucho is accused of failing to adhere to the National team’s code of …

Socialite and content creator Nadia Mbire will be battling it out for the top influencer title on The Next Big Trender, a reality TV show Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala socialite Nadia Matovu will battle for the top influencer title on The Next Big Trender reality TV show that premiered on 19th March …

Prevalence of depression and other mental health disorders is high among people living with HIV Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A psychiatrist at Makerere University has urged the Ministry of Health to adopt group mental healthcare also known as group support psychotherapy for people living with HIV that develop depression. …

Kanyamishanga sand quarry cliff collapsed and covered the student completely Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rodney Aturinda, 17, a senior two student of Bright Future SS Kihihi died on the spot after a sand quarry collapsed and buried him alive as he was loading a tipper lorry together with other …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 14,000 cases of violence against children were registered in Gulu district between the years 2017 and 2020. In 2017, the district recorded 2,795 cases, 2,786 in 2018, 2,798 reported in 2019 and the year 2020 registered the most cases with 5,659 cases. The …