Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Education officials in Zombo District are expressing concern over the high rate of girl child dropout, particularly in areas along the Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo border. Sub-counties such as Akaa, Abanga, Zeu, Kango, Paidah TC, and Jangokoro are the most affected. According to data from …
Read More »Museveni supports Bugema university in scientific research
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has once again emphasized the importance of higher education institutions investing in scientific research to drive the country’s development agenda. This renewed call for prioritizing scientific research and innovation was conveyed by Vice President Jessica Alupo during Bugema University’s 75th-anniversary celebrations …
Read More »Egyptian disappears in Soroti
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in East Kyoga region and Soroti West Division are currently investigating the disappearance of 32-year-old Ahmed Zinhom Ibrahim Selim, an Egyptian national who has been dealing in kitchenware accessories. He has been residing in Cell A, Campswahili Ward in Soroti City East …
Read More »Ndiga clan leader Bbosa shot dead, killers lynched
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unknown gunmen have been lynched after shooting to death one of Buganda’s leading clan leaders Sunday afternoon. Ndiga (sheep) clan leader Daniel Bbosa was killed on Sunday inside his car near his home in Lungujja parish, Lubaga Division, in Kampala. Bbosa, according to pictures …
Read More »Dutchman Driel wins Kenya Open as Uganda’s Rugumayo makes history
*⃣ Magical Kenya ⛳ Open at Muthaiga Select results ✳ Driel 🇳🇱 66 69 68 67 270 (-14) ✳ Dean Joe 🏴 68 69 68 67 272 (-12) ✳ Rugumayo 🇺🇬 72 70 71 73 286 (+2) Missed cut Friday ✳ N Kibugu 🇰🇪 ✳ M Kibugu 🇰🇪 ✳ Kamulindwa🇺🇬 7 Nairobi, Kenya | …
Read More »Mubiru blames KCCA FC loss to Kitara on recklessness
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA FC loss to Kitara FC has been attributed to recklessness of the players. KCCA endured yet another tough evening at their home ground, MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo when they lost 1:0. The match had presented KCCA FC with a crucial opportunity to turn …
Read More »Hundreds turn up for free eye surgery camp at Mulago hospital
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 100 patients turned up for free eye surgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital. The one week camp was organized in conjunction with Eye Health Africa UK. Dr. Jacob Ntende an Ophthalmologist at Mulago Hospital said that during the camp they focused on patients …
Read More »NEMA assures Busoga on special program before eviction from wetlands
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of National Environmental Management Authority-NEMA, Akankwasa Barirega has said that the eviction of wetland encroachers in the Busoga sub-region will not commence until alternative income generation activities have been put in place. Akankwasa who was addressing Busoga leaders in Jinja City said …
Read More »70-year-old woman stranded at Luwero hospital reunited with family
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 70-year-old woman who has been stuck at Luwero Hospital has finally been reunited with her family after a media appeal. Margaret Nanyonjo was transferred by the Police and admitted to Luwero Hospital on 30th December 2023 after she was involved in an accident. She …
Read More »UPDF passes out 161 artillery, anti –aircraft officers
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 161 UPDF officers have been passed out after completing six months of training in Artillery and anti–aircraft at Olilim School of Field Art and Air Defense in Katakwi district. The training that started in July 2023, comprised 73 artillery and 92 anti–aircraft officers. Only four …
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