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Bulambuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inzu Ya Masaba Cultural Institution has unveiled a report detailing the impact of the recent Bulambuli district landslides. Speaking to the media on Thursday at the Inzu Ya Masaba headquarters in Malukhu, Mbale City, Vicente Waboya, the Minister of Disaster for the institution, …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tororo Mayor, Kenneth Orono Nyapidi has announced a cabinet reshuffle within the municipal leadership. In the new appointments, he has taken up the role of Secretary for Works and Technical Services, while his deputy, Beatrice Achola, has been moved to the position of Secretary …

Benon Kabale receives 5th Marca Bristo Fellowship at Human Rights Watch  New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT |  Benon Kabale, a Ugandan disability rights advocate, is the 2024 recipient of the Human Rights Watch Marca Bristo Fellowship for Courageous Leadership in Disability Rights, Human Rights Watch announced Tuesday on the International Day …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Inzu Ya Bamasaba cultural institution has officially banned the use of sharp objects such as machetes and knives during the traditional circumcision alias Kadodi processions. The announcement was made Wednesday, by Wilson Watila, the Chairman of Imbalu (Circumcision) at Inzu Yamasaba, and a former Bududa District …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved a sweeping overhaul of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector by passing the much-anticipated TVET Bill. The legislation, which now awaits presidential assent, promises to streamline the coordination, regulation, and promotion of TVET in the country. The bill passed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts attending the National Girls Summit have expressed concern that despite the push for affirmative action and policies to ensure girls stay in school, many still don’t offer basics to ensure girls stay. Joseph Sewungu Gozanga a teacher and Member of Parliament says many schools …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued a production warrant directing Uganda Prisons Services to produce Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye for the continuation of his trial on charges of inciting violence. The warrant was issued on Thursday by Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA Uganda) urged the government to fast-track the passing of the National Legal Aid Bill, a critical piece of legislation designed to enhance access to justice for vulnerable populations. The bill seeks to regulate legal aid service providers and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) have announced this year’s finalists that will tussle for the gold standard of Marketing, at the fourth instalment of the UMEAS, slated for next Friday- December 13th, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This year’s UMEAS nominees were announced by …

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Nakasongola are hunting for unknown people who vandalized electricity poles of high voltage networks leaving the area in darkness. The incident occurred on Tuesday at around 11 pm at Lubenge Swamp in Kakooge town, Nakasongola district. Sam Twineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police …