Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has asked for an additional two months to exhaust consultations on the newly packaged Marriage Bill. Previously named the Marriage and Divorce Bill, the draft was recently revisited by the Law Reform Commission which ejected some of the clauses that had sparked controversy, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has said government should provide improved health services in Kayunga District. On Wednesday, Mutebi started his two-day visit to Bugerere County, Kayunga District. Launching a health camp at Kawongo Health Centre III, the Kabaka noted that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo has challenged heads of Tertiary institution to spearhead the use of ICT led innovations. Muyingo says tertiary institutions all over the world are offering online courses for continuing education that allows people to work and study …

Perth, Australia | AFP | Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Wednesday dismissed speculation that Paul Pogba is to leave Old Trafford, saying there had been “no bids” for the midfielder and “agents talk all the time”. The 26-year-old World Cup-winner’s future has overshadowed United’s pre-season tour since they arrived …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Road Court has issued criminal summons to Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine. Presiding Magistrate Stella Kamasanyu also issued criminal summons to David Lule. The two failed to turn up in court on Wednesday for the second time. Prosecution led by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several markets in the city are choking on uncollected garbage putting the health of the traders and customers at risk. The markets are characterized by too much garbage that piles up which brings about bad smell in the markets. At Kalerwe market, the sight …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Register of Shipping has certified MV Pearl, one of the Marine Vessels that transports people and cargo from the mainland in Masaka to Kalangala Island District. MV Pearl is operated by a Public Utility company; Kalangala Infrastructure Services. The Vessel was transported …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a growing level of frustration among maize farmers in Gulu district following the damage of their crop gardens by the invasive Fall Armyworm-FAW.  The most affected are farmers in Unyama, Patiko, Bungatira, Awach, Palaro and Cwero Sub counties in Gulu district. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has been tasked to present a comprehensive statement explaining the status of the proposed International Specialized Hospital of Uganda in Lubowa, Wakiso district. In March, the Ugandan Parliament guaranteed a 1.4 trillion Shillings loan to Finasi/ROKO for the construction of the 264-bed Specialized health …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business leaders in Kampala have asked government to immediately make preparations to tap into the opportunities of the continental free trade agreement. This means government must emphasize standards, skilling of the workforce and value addition to local produce to compete favourably on the continent. …