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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is in the process of buying off the administrative powers of the Estate of the late Semei Kakungulu in Mbale district. Dr.Chris Baryomunsi, the Lands, Housing and Urban Development State Minister, disclosed this during a Wealth Creation meeting at Namanyonyi sub county headquarters …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has urged his subjects to promote community service among youngsters in order to guarantee skill transfer for the invaluable practice to the next generation. Community service, locally known as Bulungi Bwansi, is one of the Kiganda traditions …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is one of 115 countries that are already taking firm steps to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6),  that have been surveyed by the 2018/2019 UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) survey. The GLASS survey report, together with …

Growing middle class, economy attracts investments in the hotel industry Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Nearly six years ago, 18 countries in Africa did not have any global branded hotel as prospective owners and operators did not see business opportunities.  But this has now reduced to only five countries …

Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Myths and misconception surrounding burying of carcasses is impending the fight against the African swine fever outbreak in Rubanda district. In September this year, veterinary authorities in Rubanda and Kabale districts banned the movement and sell of pigs and their products following a confirmed outbreak …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five countries under the Inter Government Authority on Development – IGAD have lost more than US$9 billion (about UGX 33.2 trillion) in cattle rustling especially in the Normads, according to IGAD’s principal Researcher, Paul Gamba, He disclosed this while closing IGAD summit on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan government has been asked to set up a vocational institute at Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Kikuube district. The settlement which hosts more than 112,000 refugees, has 14 primary schools, five of which are government aided and one secondary school. While investments from …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A boda boda rider Sharif Mpanga alias Shafic who allegedly ferried killers of Maria Nagirinya to her house gate has been arrested. Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga said on Monday that Mpanga was arrested over the  weekend by a combined team of Chieftaincy of Military …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NDA directive asks hospital bosses not to help private pharmacies renew their licenses National Drug Authority-NDA has written to managers of government health facilities not to facilitate applications of privately owned pharmacies and drug shops in their facilities for licensing. This is contained …

Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Sheikh Ramadhan Nsanja, the Acting Kadhi Luweero Muslim District has issued guidelines aimed at strengthening accountability and streamlining operations of Muslim founded schools. Under the new guidelines, all Muslim founded and government aided schools are required to open separate accounts for fees collected under the …