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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The retired Anglican Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi has advised Ugandan leaders to emulate the legacy of Irene Gleeson, an Australian Missionary who helped thousands of destitute children in Northern Uganda. Gleeson settled in Kitgum District in 1991. While there, Irene supported thousands of needy children …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The executive director of the Uganda Coffee Federation (UCF) George Byamukama has said whipping Ugandans who are growing coffee is tantamount to imperialism. Byamukama was making reference to the ongoing discussion on the National Coffee bill 2018 which is currently being scrutinized by Parliament’s Agriculture …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 700 youths from Kagadi and Kibaale districts turned up for the ongoing LDU recruitment in Kagadi district yesterday . The recruitment exercise is taking place at Kagadi District Headquarters. Major Yusuf Bilaali Katamba, the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces –UPDF spokesperson for First …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of mourners turned up for the requiem mass for fallen former Inspector General of Police, John Kisembo, who died on Thursday this week. Kisembo succumbed to lung cancer. Mourners who included relatives, children, golfers, serving and retired police officers filled Our Lady of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Controversy has arisen among staff at Makerere University over a house that was assigned to the Peace Centre, under the Department of Religion and Peace Studies. The house in question is currently occupied by Elias Nuwagaba, the former Personal Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor Professor …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 717 personnel have been recruited to join the Local Defence Unit from Northern Uganda. The recruits were drawn from Gulu, Omoro, Amuru and Nwoya districts in a drive held between July 15 and July 17, 2019. They are part of the 2,000 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bus operators in Moroto have shunned the new bus terminal, which was commissioned by President Yoweri Museveni more than a month ago. Moroto Bus Terminal, constructed by Uganda Support to Infrastructural Development- USMID was completed in April and handed over to the Moroto Municipality …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police Chief Political Commissioner Asan Kasingye has urged road users to capture details of all private vehicles with sirens and flashlights and share them with the authorities for action. The appeal follows public concern about personalized vehicles that forcibly seek the right of way …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peasant farmers in Wakiso district have transformed their village savings and loans associations into investment clubs. They are using the clubs to deepen financial inclusions among members and improve their livelihoods as well as undertake investments in real estates. Noah Bulamba, the Chairperson of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka municipality’s quest for a city status faces yet another hurdle as Members of Parliament oppose the idea of annexing part of their constituencies to the proposed city. In June this year, Local Government Minister Tom Butime rescinded an earlier decision to delay the …