Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Francis Okello Oloya, a visually impaired victim of the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency in Northern Uganda is using dogs to treat war trauma among returnees, survivors, and ex-servicemen. Oloya, through the Comfort Dog Project under the Big Fix Uganda in Gulu city, identifies …
Read More »851 animals in Amuru vaccinated against rabies
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 851 dogs and cats in Amuru district have been vaccinated against rabies, thanks to Big Fix Uganda, an animal rights body. Statistics from the animals rights body and treatment center show that the mass vaccination took place in Pabbo town council (507) and …
Read More »UPDF calls for more sensitization of voters against violence
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has called for the need for more sensitization of voters and citizens against violence. The army is concerned about the increasing level of violent protests and confrontation of armed forces by protestors being recorded in the country ahead of …
Read More »Eight people arrested in Amuru for defying restrictions on bars
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Amuru District has arrested eight people for flouting Presidential directives on Coronavirus Disease- COVID-19. Those in custody include; Samuel Odonga, Francis Okello, Patrick Kibwola, Richard Okwera, Samuel Okong, Charles Omaba, Patrick Okema, and Nelson Okia – all residents of Amuru Town Council. The arrested persons were all found …
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