Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Molly Katanga, accused of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga, has sought temporary release from prison due to her health condition. After being denied bail on April 9th, 2024, by High Court Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata for failing to prove exceptional circumstances, Molly …
Read More »Bukwo District boss’ defilement case goes to High Court
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed charges of aggravated defilement and child trafficking against jailed Bukwo District LC 5 Chairperson, Julius Moses Chelimo. Presided over by Lady Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, the court confirmed three charges against him and …
Read More »World champion to lead Uganda’s marathon team to Paris Olympics
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has unveiled its marathon team for the 2024 Paris Olympics scheduled for August in France. President of UAF Dominic Otuchet has revealed the men’s team will comprise Victor Kiplangat, the reigning 42-kilometer World Champion, Stephen Kissa, the national marathon …
Read More »Job Matua says corruption fight should start in homes
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Job Richard Matua, the newly appointed Arua Assistant Resident City Commissioner (RCC), is urging citizens to support his anti-corruption campaign. Speaking during the National celebrations for the 58th World Social Communications Day organized by the Catholic Church at Ediofe Cathedral in Arua city, Matua …
Read More »UWA bans driving through Murchison Falls Park past 7pm
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT| Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced that motorists will not be permitted to pass through Murchison Falls National Park after 7:00 pm. This regulation is part of the guidelines issued by the authority in preparation for heavy traffic diversion through the protected area to access the …
Read More »UWA bans passing through Murchison Falls National Park past 7:00pm
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced that motorists will not be permitted to pass through Murchison Falls National Park after 7:00 pm. This regulation is part of the guidelines issued by the authority in preparation for heavy traffic diversion through the protected area to access …
Read More »Telecoms: We should jointly nurture the same small talent
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecommunication companies have teamed up to guide upcoming and prospective telecom engineers to ensure a bigger pool of professionals to serve the sector. Rajesh Agarwal, Airtel Uganda Networks Director says that just like the Ugandan market, the human capital resources from which the telecom’s source …
Read More »Nakaseke: Chairman maintains pressure on teachers over learners’ performance
Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nakaseke District Chairman Ignatius Koomu has maintained pressure on teachers and headteachers over the poor performance of learners despite calls to stop the practice. Four headteachers from the district were recently demoted to classroom teachers over the poor performance of their candidates in the Primary …
Read More »NARO partners with Rwenzururu to transform agriculture in Rwenzori
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Rwenzururu to promote transformational agriculture. The partnership is aimed at the socio-economically uplifting communities in the Rwenzori region. A statement from NARO on Friday said the partnership is a …
Read More »Social media drives schoolgirls to depression, says expert report
There was no cross-associations between well-being and their social media usage among boys Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Girls who use social media for an hour or more on a school day have been found to have lower levels of well-being than those who use less, according to the latest …
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