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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has announced plans to initiate an agricultural mechanization project aimed at improving crop production, known as ‘Climate Smart Agriculture.’ State Minister for Agriculture, Fred Bwino, made this revelation on Wednesday while addressing farmers in Nwoya district. Minister Bwino revealed that the project, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five government agencies, in collaboration with a non-profit organization, have unveiled Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) designed to guide the detection, investigation, and prosecution of human trafficking cases. The participating agencies include the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Uganda Police Force, Ministry …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Habitat for Humanity, an international charity that pushes for safe housing, has raised a concern that while Uganda has a batch of good laws and policies, these still cannot solve the inequalities that exist in the country’s settlements. Speaking to journalists during a meeting …

Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sixteen staff of Maracha District Local Government risk being removed from the payroll after they failed to show up for the recently concluded validation exercise. Among those who missed the validation exercise that took place between 7th-15th June 2023 include, 12 education assistants, two Local …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders in the Teso sub-region have asked the Police to desist from bias and brutality if they are to improve the image of the force. The Police top leadership is currently seeking views from stakeholders across the country on how to improve operations, welfare, …

The new list reveals that the highest beneficiary will receive five cattle, while the majority are eligible for two or three cows. The value of each cow is assessed at Shillings 1,050,000. Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has released a list of verified …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been asked to investigate one of its former employees over allegations of facilitating and funding Joseph Kony, the fugitive leader of the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Brigid Inder, who was a Special Gender Advisor to former ICC Prosecutor …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Families of some depositors conniving to prematurely access survivor’s benefits is a significant obstacle to the timely payment of the benefits, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has revealed. Survivor’s benefits are a crucial part of NSSF’s benefit payments, intended for the families of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Central Deputy Mayor Hanipher Mpungu has requested bail from the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. According to the charges, between May and June 2022 while in Ntinda, Kampala district, Mpungu received Shillings 450 million from Grace …

Strat Bridal moves to new premises to offer customers the best bridal shopping experience. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Strat Bridal, an esteemed purveyor of luxury bridal couture, has marked a significant milestone in its journey of curating extraordinary bridal experiences by being a one stop center for any …