Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A car-free day event was held in the streets of Kampala on Saturday to underscore the need for sustainable urban environments. Cycling and basketball games dominated the event with over a hundred participants. The disabled appeared on the streets, got involved in various games especially basketball. …
Read More »Kigezi mourns Sarah Mateke
Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Kigezi region are mourning the passing on of Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, State Minister for Defense and Veteran Affairs. Mateke Nyirabashitsi, 50, who is also Kisoro District Woman Member of parliament died on Saturday morning on arrival at Mengo Hospital in Kampala after …
Read More »Court reinstalls Dr. Walusansa as UCI deputy director
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The civil division of the high court has nullified a decision by the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) Executive Director Jackson Orem to remove his deputy Dr Victoria Walusansa from office. In a ruling on Friday, Justice Musa Sekaana maintained that Walusansa, who has been the …
Read More »NRM MPs agree to rationalize govt agencies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament from the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM have agreed with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to rationalize all agencies the government has proposed. In a resolution signed by Hamson Obua, the Government Chief Whip, the MPs also agreed to defer the rationalization to three …
Read More »Floods kill two in Kasese
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people have been killed by floods in Kasese municipality. On Saturday floods hit parts of Kasese town after River Nyamwamba burst its banks. The floods affected residents in Nyamwamba Division. The Rwenzori East Police Spokesperson, Nelson Tumushiime told URN on Saturday evening that a …
Read More »One Moore title in the bag for Zambian
Zambia’s Dayne Jr Moore win first title in Uganda – the 2024 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open 🟢 19TH Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Pro Open ⛳ SELECT FINAL RESULTS 🏌 1⃣ Moore 🇿🇲 64 73 72 72 281 -3 2⃣ Nsanzuwera 🇷🇼 66 76 72 68 283 -1 ✳ …
Read More »Ntoroko district leaders demand gov’t intervention to combat floods
Ntoroko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ntoroko district leaders are seeking government intervention over the persistent floods in the district. Due to Lake Albert’s rising water levels, the district often experiences floods that start from Kanara Sub County. The leaders are concerned that the floods continue to submerge their farms, and …
Read More »Police arrest 35 in Jinja city for drug abuse
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Kiira region have arrested 35 people for drug abuse. The suspects were arrested on Friday during operations to crack down on persons who are using narcotic drugs. The operations were carried out along Lubas Road, Clive Road East, Aldina cell and Oboja …
Read More »Young boy shot dead by UWA ranger in Mt. Elgon National Park
Bukwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA ranger has shot dead a 12-year-old boy. Joshua Sukuku, a pupil at Amanang Primary School, was shot for allegedly trespassing and grazing animals inside Mt. Elgon National Park. His other colleague Isaac Kinyazi,15, a resident of Cheburbei village, Amanang sub-county in Bukwo District …
Read More »ICPAU 2024 accountancy award recipients inspire the profession
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Recipients of the 2024 Accountancy Service Awards, organized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), have given hope to the profession by upholding ethical values, providing excellent service to clients, and contributing to economic growth. The awards are an annual event, presented …
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