Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 18,000 girls from ten sub-counties in Kitgum district are expected to acquire skills in making handmade reusable sanitary pads when schools open next year. The six months training to equip the girls commenced in Kitgum Municipality with training of ten selected women representatives from sub …
Read More »Kampala roads too old to not have potholes – KCCA boss
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Much of Kampala’s road network is dotted with potholes because the roads are too old and need of reconstruction, according to the acting KCCA Executive Director, Andrew Kitaka. He told URN in an exclusive interview that there is no way the roads can be …
Read More »Health institute merges graduation ceremonies citing lack of funds
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 146 students of St Elizabeth Institute of Health Professionals in Mukono Municipality who failed to graduate last year because of the failure by the institute to organise a graduation ceremony have finally graduated. The institute merged the graduation of last year’s students together …
Read More »Museveni warns investors to desist from constructing in wetlands
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President, Yoweri Museveni has warned the general public and investors against encroaching on wetlands. He says the structures constructed in wetlands block water, which can lead to severe floods. Speaking to journalist at the Jinja based State Lodge on Tuesday night; Museveni said government shall …
Read More »NAADs tractor operators complain of limited training
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | About 22 tractor operators who have completed training at Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute- MUZARDI are concerned about attaining limited skills in using various tractor tools. The operators are part of 560 tractor operators undergoing training in different areas of the country ahead …
Read More »Police boss sues wedding decorator for breach of contract
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wesley Nganizi, the Elgon Region Police Commander has dragged Anna Kintu, a wedding decorator to court for alleged failure to deliver decorating materials on his wedding. Through his lawyers of Kirya and Company Advocates, Nganizi contends that he contracted Kintu in July 2019 to provide …
Read More »Luweero district security issues guidelines to stop animal theft ahead of Xmas
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero District Security Committee and the Halal Office at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council have issued guidelines aimed improving meat handling and stem the increasing livestock theft ahead of Christmas season. At least five cases of animal thefts are recorded each week in Luweero district. Kikyusa …
Read More »Drama as Mabirizi, justice Ssekaana clash in open court
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court Civil Division was a scene of drama on Tuesday evening as Male Mabirizi exchanged words with Justice Musa Ssekana. The two had a verbal exchange when Justice Sekaana showed up to deliver his ruling on application in, which Mabirizi and Erias Lukwago wanted …
Read More »Transport fares soar on major upcountry routes ahead of christmas
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Majority of the Bus Companies plying up country routes have increased transport fares from Kampala to their various destinations, a week to Christmas. The increment follows a significant surge in the number of travelers to up country destination and interstate cities of Juba, Kigali and …
Read More »CECAFA: Minnows Eritrea stun Kenya, set up Uganda final
✳️ Eritrea 🇪🇷 4 Kenya 🇰🇪 1 ✳ Uganda 🇺🇬1 Tanzania 🇹🇿 0 Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Unheralded Eritrea stunned holders Kenya 4-1 to reach their first Cecafa Challenge Cup final in Kampala on Tuesday. The Eritreans are competing at the Central and Eastern African eight-team tournament after years …
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