Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Busoga sub-region have asked government agencies to tighten restrictions on the use of firearms. Speaking at the burial of 33-year-old Tony Bagalama, who was on Sunday shot dead by a security guard of Wolves security company, the leaders said that cases of …
Read More »Uganda interested in direct flights with Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia | TASS | Uganda is interested in developing air service with Russia and in the launch of direct flights, Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo said. “We also consider it necessary to develop air service between our countries. This will facilitate the movement of people, goods and investment. …
Read More »Joshua Sunday faces murder charges after daughter beheaded
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joshua Sunday, a resident of Kyakajaka village in Ruguse parish, Bugambe sub-county, is in custody at Kikuube Central Police Station for allegedly beheading his 2-year-old daughter, Angel Murungi. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon around 1 p.m. According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network …
Read More »Centenary Bank MD urges CEOs to take bold action against climate change
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fabian Kasi, the Managing Director of Centenary Bank, has called on Chief Executive Officers in Uganda, to take fearless decisions in combating climate change. Kasi made the rallying call while addressing CEOs and top managers from various corporate entities and government agencies at the 15th …
Read More »Man kills wife in domestic brawl
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man has stabbed his wife to death in a domestic fight. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire has identified the suspect as Saadi Maganda, a resident of Kanyanya zone in Ndejje parish, Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso district. Maganda on Friday killed his wife …
Read More »Uganda 2024 Census chief apologizes for wrong data on tribes
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Executive Director and Census Commissioner Dr. Chris Mukiza has admitted that there were significant errors in the information on tribes, in the 2024 Census results he released this week. “There were no contractions in the number of people across …
Read More »Muhoozi gives US ambassador three days to leave Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | TASS | Ugandan Armed Forces Commander Muhoozi Kainerugaba gave US Ambassador William Popp three days to apologize to his father, President Yoweri Museveni, or leave the East African country, the Nile Post reported. According to the commander, the ambassador engaged in activities that are inconsistent with his diplomatic status. …
Read More »Prison staff trained in managing violent extremism inmates
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 400 Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) staff have been trained in managing violent extremism inmates. The Prison warders, wardresses and station commanders were trained alongside 50 staff of the Ministry of Internal Affairs as part of the program to equip security personnel with sufficient knowledge to …
Read More »Jinja hailstorm destroys factory, homes
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A hailstorm has destroyed property in Southern City, Jinja City. Those destroyed include the stores of Damazo rice processing facility, homes, fruit trees and a two-acre banana plantation. The hailstorm destroyed the storage facilities, de-roofed part of the factory premises and ravaged the electricity connections. Juma …
Read More »NSSF launches saving scheme for informal sector workers
Otuke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has launched its livelihood support project. The initiative is aimed at recruiting informal sector workers to save with the fund. Launched in Otuke district on Friday, the project is currently being piloted in the four districts of Otuke in …
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