NEWS

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The decision by the Police leadership to elevate Makerere University police station to a fully-fledged policing division has drawn mixed reactions from students, local leaders and legislators. The decision to elevate Makerere University police station to a fully-fledged policing division was reached by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sugarcane farmers in Busoga sub region are optimistic of reaping big from cane juice compared to selling their harvest as raw material. Some of the farmers interviewed during a two day’s training program on cane juice production at Kamuli district headquarters on Friday, said …

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Uganda signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Associazione Zenzero to help amplify plastic collection effort. This is in line with the company’s commitment to ensuring that the environment is not contaminated with used plastics. Speaking at the signing ceremony held …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Ugandans in urban centres head to the countryside for the festive season, the Health Ministry has warned of increased cases of Ebola in neighboring DRC and urged caution. At least 55 new Ebola cases have been reported in DRC since December 1, 2019, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga says that the Parliament radio project has stalled due to delays in acquiring a frequency. During an end of year press conference, Kadaga says that Parliament has “been having a lot of trouble” in getting a frequency for the radio. …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Councilors in Arua Municipality have commended the progress of works on the multi-billion Arua Hill Stadium.  The 40,000 Seater Stadium complex comprising Business units and Apartments is being constructed by Joadah Consults with funding from Development Infrastructure, a local construction company at a tune of …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Christmas mood gains momentum, police in the Albertine have warned motorists against reckless behaviors that normally claim lives and leaving others nursing injuries. The Albertine region has four major traffic Highways including, the Hoima-Fort portal, Hoima-Kampala, Hoima-Butiaba -Wanseko and the Kiryandongo …

 Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  The Ministry of Works and Transport has cleared MV Kalangala to make extra trips during the festive season.  The clearance through Nation Oil Distributors Limited, the company that operates MV Kalangala is part of the efforts by the Ministry to manage increased number of tourists …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of people that died in an accident which occurred on Friday evening along Masaka – Mbarara highway has risen to seven after two others were announced dead on Saturday afternoon at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital. The deceased have been identified as Sarah …

Pallisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Pallisa General Hospital in Pallisa District is searching for Ugshs232 million to rehabilitate the pediatric ward.    The ward is dilapidated with a licking roof, broken ceiling boards and sinks, nonfunctional toilets coupled with limited space.   The ward which admits over 90 children per month …