Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two vulnerable families in Mpigi district are to receive houses valued at Shillings 20 million each thanks to Habitat for Humanity Uganda, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and Buganda Kingdom. The beneficiaries are Margret Nakiganda and Josephine Nabwegamo residents of Kiryambidde village in Buwama town …
Read More »Returnees still far from resettlement in Northern Uganda-New Study
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of people in Northern Uganda who returned from captivity by the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army-LRA are yet to resettle and integrate in their community, a study by the Acholi Religious Peace Initiative has revealed. According to the study, 55.7% of the people who spent …
Read More »Chief justice questions conduct of security forces in enforcement COVID-19 restrictions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has called for discussion on the ongoing enforces of the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions by government agencies. According to Justice, Owinyi- Dollo, the freedom to enjoy life takes precedence over other freedoms and civil liberties. Giving a keynote address at …
Read More »MOH asks hospitals to adopt new app for COVID-19 care
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has directed all hospital directors and District Health Officers (DHOs) to adopt a new app to guide health workers on how to handle COVID-19 patients and also double-check the latest information on the pandemic. In a letter addressed to the directors, …
Read More »Chinese supreme court hires retired chief justice Katureebe
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Retired Ugandan Chief Justice Bart Katureebe has been appointed to the International Commercial Court Expert Committee of the Supreme People’s Court of China. “Taking account of your recognized expertise and extensive experience in legal fields, I’m therefore writing on behalf of CICC to invite you as …
Read More »Nancy Kalembe fails to show up for campaigns in Bunyoro, Tooro
Kyenjojo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent presidential candidate, Nancy Kalembe, on Tuesday, failed to show up for her scheduled campaign rallies in Tooro and Bunyoro Sub-regions. According to the Electoral Commission’s campaign schedule, Kalembe was supposed to campaign in Kagadi and Kakumiro in Bunyoro on Tuesday. On the same day, …
Read More »Absence of IGG hindering our work: George Bamugemereire
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The delayed appointment of a substantive Inspector General of Government-IGG is affecting the work of the Inspectorate of Government-IG. The office of the IGG fell vacant on July 5, 2020 following the expiry of the contract of Justice Irene Mulyagonja after serving for eight years. …
Read More »Anti-corruption agencies launch radio drama series
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Anti-corruption agencies have launched drama series dubbed ‘Listen to Uganda’ aimed at reinforcing the fight against corruption in the country. The launch by the Inspectorate of Government (IG), Office of the Auditor General (OAG), State House Anti-Corruption Unit and other agencies came after the commemoration …
Read More »Cabinet approves takeover of Mountains of the Moon University
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cabinet has approved the takeover of Mountains of the Moon University as a public university in order to enable it provide quality teaching and learning that is relevant and competitive. According to a statement issued by the Uganda Media Center and signed by Obed Katureeba …
Read More »JAMES ODONGO: Founder and headmaster of ‘The School of Hard Knocks’
The life of Bishop James Odongo ✳ March 27, 1931 – BORN in Molo, Bukedi district ✳ May 8, 1931 – Baptized by Fr Willemen of Nagongera ✳ 1944 – Joined Nyenga Seminary ✳ 1956 – Ordained priest in Rome ✳ 1965 – Consecrated Bishop ✳ 1965 – Attends Second Vatican Council ✳ 1968 – Appointed Bishop …
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