NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was chaos in different city suburbs on Monday as police battled People Power activists protesting the death of their colleague, who they said was knocked by a police patrol vehicle. Ritah Nabukenya, 28 who was commonly known as Priya in People Power circles …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Defense team of Kyadondo East Member of Parliament, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine and four others have asked court to halt proceedings against their clients, saying the charges against them contravene the Constitution. The others are David Lule, Julius Katongole, Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop-elect of the Church of Uganda Rt. Rev. Dr Steven Kazimba Mugalu has been advised to focus his attention on uniting the Church, whose flock is divided along political lines, as his enthronement draws closer. Faithfuls believe that unity in the church is crucial …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Council has deferred the approval of the appointment of Professor Damalie Nakanjako as the next Principal College of Health Sciences. Professor Nakanjako scored an average mark of 76.2% while her challenger, Professor Joloba scored 77.3% out of the agreed 60% pass mark. The …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Expectant mothers in Kasese district have been advised to test for Hepatitis B, a potentially life-threatening liver infection which is commonly transmitted from mother to child during birth and delivery. The disease which attacks the liver, can cause chronic infection and puts people at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court has set a target of clearing 220 land cases in 11 special sessions across the country in the next 60 days. A statement issued by the Judiciary Principal Communications Officer, Solomon Muyita over the weekend, shows that the pilot session commences today. According …

Tooro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo has advised the King of Tooro Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV to rescind his intention to own premises hosting Sarah Medical Clinic in Fort Portal town. This follows a legal notice issued by Akampurira and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The implementation of the new lower secondary school curriculum has been affected by the lack of instructional materials, reduced time schedules, and the shortage of teachers. Beginning with this academic year, on the instructions of the Ministry of Education and Sports, all secondary schools …

Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabarole district is likely to return 600 million shillings meant for pensioners because of the failure by the beneficiaries to submit their names and proper identification documents. Kabarole Chief Administrative Officer, Phionah Sanyu explains that the district received 1 billion shillings this financial year for …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Natural Resources Committee of parliament has ordered the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines-DGSM in the Energy and Mineral Development Ministry not to renew the mineral exploration license of AUC Mining Company in Mubende pending the disposal of a petition filed by artisan …