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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Henry’s College Kitovu, a traditional boy’s secondary school in Masaka has decided to open its doors to female students after 100 years of existence. The school was established by the Brothers of Christian Instruction in 1922 to nurture knowledge and discipline through the provision …

The banking industry except two credit institutions held strong capital buffers signalising increased resilience to potential shocks Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda bank profits rose 27% in 2021 from the previous year as the economy partially recovered, but the industry’s future faces uncertainty due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine …

Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least seven councillors have petitioned the Mpigi Chief Administrative Officer challenging the legality of the district’s budget for the financial year 2022/23. Mpigi district council passed a 38.8 billion Shillings budget on Friday amid grumbling among leaders who accused the district executive of undermining …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataha Museveni has reportedly halted the allocation of funds and distribution of physical items that have been donated by non-state organizations in an effort to facilitate the recovery of the education sector citing foul play from ministry officials. …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Babiito clan are seeking audience with President Yoweri Museveni over the ongoing conflict in Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom. The Babiito clan is the ruling clan of the Bunyoro Kitara kingdom. Led by Fred Mugenyi Rucunya, the chief prince locally known as Okwir, the …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teachers have abandoned Mahango seed secondary school in Mahango sub county, Kasese district compelling parents to withdraw their children. Teacher absenteeism has also led to the collapse of the Advanced level section in the school. The enrolment of the school has since gone down to …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero district council has approved the closure of Bombo town council abattoir over poor hygiene. Seated in Bombo central zone, the abattoir was constructed in the 1970s and has never had any major renovations. At least 10 heads of cattle are slaughtered daily from …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Last week, 80-year-old Priscila Nakamya Ouma, a resident of Doko Kasanja I in Mbale City Northern Division lost her home to a private developer. According to Nakamya, the developer fraudulently bought part of her land from her son, Kiiza Kubiita. Nakamya is just one of …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security in Gulu city has apprehended 208 youth in a crackdown on suspected street thugs. The impromptu operations were conducted by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF in Layibi-Bardege and Pece-Laroo divisions on Sunday night. The crackdown follows rising levels of crime within Gulu city center …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has deployed a new registrar as the Soroti City East by-election roadmap takes shape. The commission has deployed the Nwoya returning officer, Christian Eyu to preside over the by-elections. She replaces Charles Egimu, the Soroti City registrar who is being accused of …