Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, has expressed her disapproval of the promotion and distribution of reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls in the country. In her statement, she recognized the urgent necessity for girls to have access to menstrual hygiene …
Read More »Over 6,000 sacks of impounded charcoal going to waste in Gulu
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of sacks of charcoal impounded by law enforcement officers in the Acholi Sub-region are exposed to rain and wasting away, three months after the Gulu Chief Magistrates Court ordered their disposal through public auctioning. On July 12, Gulu Chief Magistrate Said Barigye in …
Read More »Relocation of Gaza residents extremely dangerous: UN chief
New York, US | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday that the relocation of Gaza residents from the north to the south as ordered by the Israeli military is extremely dangerous. After days of airstrikes, the Israeli military has ordered the Palestinians in Gaza City and its …
Read More »Two university students arrested over Independence Day rape case
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have arrested two university students on allegations of sedating a woman and repeatedly raping her on Independence Day. The suspects identified as Innocent Wasande and Emmanuel Mwijukye are accused of raping a woman only identified as Cindy. According to records, Wasande is a …
Read More »Mbarara RCC halts fundraising campaign for fire truck purchase
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kanusu, the Deputy Mbarara City Northern Division Resident City Commissioner-RCC has suspended the fundraising drive initiated by Mbarara city traders to procure a fire truck. The campaign, known as “Enkoni Y’nyine Eka,” was launched in August by the traders, united under the Mbarara …
Read More »Luwero LCV chair, NRM district leader disagree over development of playground
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The LCV Chairperson Luwero Erastus Kibirango and the District National Resistance Movement Party leader Ronald Ndawula have disagreed over the redevelopment of the Kasana playground. Kasana Playground located in Luwero town council was started in the 1970s to promote sports activities. It is reported …
Read More »Harmonize, Nyashinski & Azawi to headline inaugural Bell Lager ObaFest EA experience
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The artists’ line-up for East Africa’s ultimate beer festival, the Bell ObaFest has been confirmed, with Tanzanian bongo music maestro Harmonize, Uganda’s Azawi and Kenya’s Nyashinski and BenSoul being confirmed to take the stage for an unforgettable fusion of East African talent. The Bell …
Read More »2023 MTV EMAs Best African Act category nominees include Burna Boy, Diamond Platnumz.
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | All is set for the world’s biggest music awards, the 2023MTV EMAs in November that will be broadcast to DSTV audiences. Taylor Swift leads the pack with seven nods, including “Best Artist,” “Best Song” and “Best Video.” Olivia Rodrigo and SZA follow closely with six …
Read More »Archbishop Kazimba rejects supply of contraceptives to children
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Samuel Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has said that the church will not allow girls below 18 years to access contraceptives. Speaking at the 24th Graduation Ceremony at Uganda Christian University in Mukono on Friday, Kazimba said that …
Read More »Tense final day awaits Ugandan golf fans as Kabasweka lead cut
🔴 Uganda Ladies Open ✳️ DAY 2 🇺🇬 Kabasweka A. Peace 68 75 | 143 | -1 🇹🇿 Madina Iddy Hussein 73 74 | 147 | +3 🇺🇬 Kyomugisha Meron 76 74 | 150 | +6 🇰🇪 Awour Ashley 74 76 | 150 | +6 🇺🇬 Martha Babirye 81 73 …
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