Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Child and Family Protection Unit of the Police has raised concern over the increasing cases of missing children. Caroline Kushemererwa, the Head of the Child and Family Protection Unit in Kampala Metropolitan Area says that many of the girls come from different parts …
Read More »Rotary Club of Lubowa starts programme to fight against malaria
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the fight and sensitization against disease, the Rotary Club of Lubowa has launched a community project of distributing free malaria prevention trees (repellant) and a fruit tree at their hospitality gathering in Arkright City-Bwebajja at the weekend. Assistant Governor Florence Mukiibi who officiated at …
Read More »Regional NGOs warn Kenya on EU trade deal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eastern and Southern African trade promotion organisations are pushing for the rescinding by Kenya of the recent agreement with the European Union to implement the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between them. They say the deal pauses “imminent danger” to the integration of East Africa …
Read More »Why torture persists despite efforts to end it
NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | The perpetual nature of the acts of torture in Uganda remains a puzzle as Uganda joins the rest of the World to mark the International Day in support of Torture survivors. Numerous Ugandans have experienced torture despite the 1995 Constitution guaranteeing the freedom from …
Read More »Youth seek opportunities from AfCTA
Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA), an international youth-led non-profit organization, will on July 1 host a East Africa Workshop and Market Day in Bushenyi. The groundbreaking event will be hosted as part of the YALDA International ‘Youth4AfCFTA’ week activities. The East …
Read More »Museveni rallies support for alternative justice
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni says the Judiciary should be supported to expand the use of alternative dispute resolution in conflict resolution. According to Museveni, the inclusion of alternative dispute-resolution mechanisms will rejuvenate the traditional ways of resolving conflicts. Museveni notes that traditional conflict resolution techniques such as …
Read More »Putin lays out options for Wagner soldiers in national address
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | In a national address on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Wagner forces to relocate to Belarus if they wanted, sign a contract with Russia’s Defence Ministry, or return to their families. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the Russian intelligence services were investigating whether Western …
Read More »SPECIAL FEATURE: Farmers in Albertine Region turn to cassava as a new cash earner
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cassava has been a crucial food crop for many households in Bunyoro, but it did not have the same attention as cash crops like tobacco. The situation is gradually changing with the introduction of new varieties as part of the livelihood restoration under the …
Read More »Ekwamu wins June MTN Monthly Tee as golfers miss ace on Hole 10
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Raymond Ekwamu has claimed the overall winners prize at the MTN Monthly Tee of June at the par 71 Lakeside side Entebbe Club. Ekwamu had the lowest score of 68 nett to beat and win a strong field of 179 golfers. All 179 golfers …
Read More »URA prepares for digital car plates after court throws out case
Court Dismisses Appeal Seeking To Block Implementation Of Vehicle Tracking Devices Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by Legal Brains Trust, a non for profit organization seeking for a temporary injuction to restrain government from going ahead to install …
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