Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 99 people succumbed to malaria in Luwero in the financial year 2021/22, a health report by the district has revealed. According to the district report on mortality and morbidity, 66 of the malaria deaths occurred among children under five years whereas 33 cases occurred …
Read More »Road rehabilitation works in greater Luwero stall over budget cuts
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Districts in greater Luwero are stuck with impassable roads following budget cuts in quarter one of the financial year 2022/23. Nakaseke district was expected to receive 138.6 million Shillings, Nakasongola 130 million Shillings, and Luwero 300 million Shillings in the first quarter releases. However, the Ministry …
Read More »Stop linking terrorism to Islam, Muslims urge gov’t
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslim leaders in Luwero district have asked the Internal Affairs Minister, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire to reign on security personnel linking terror activities to Islam. Several Imams and Muslims have been arrested from Luwero district since the year began for their alleged links to terror-related activities. The …
Read More »GBV victims advised to seek treatment before justice
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero District Health Department have advised victims of Gender Based Violence to seek treatment before pursuing justice. Luwero district is ranked among the leading districts with various cases of Gender-Based Violence. According to the Annual Police Crime report, Luwero is placed in second position …
Read More »Muslim leaders threaten to boycott Otafiire security meeting
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslim leaders in the Luwero district are divided over a meeting that has been called this week to sensitize them on radicalism, extremism, and promote social-economic transformation. Organized by Hajji Musa Lukandwa in conjunction with the Greater Luwero Muslim Chairman Hajji Musa Kakande, the …
Read More »Luwero registers decline in maternal mortality rates
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of women dying while giving birth in health centers has noticeably declined in Luwero district, a health report has revealed. According to Luwero District Health Department Performance report, nine women died while giving birth in health centers in the financial year 2021/22. This …
Read More »Pig farmers cry foul over high prices of maize bran
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several piggery farmers in Luwero district have stopped using maize as a key component of pig feeds citing high prices. Families in at least 47 out of 101 parishes in Luwero district are involved in piggery. But the households are crying foul over the high costs …
Read More »Luwero farmers warned against early planting as rains start
Ssemigga says normal rains are expected in the second week of August Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero District Senior Agriculture officer has warned farmers against early planting after experiencing sporadic rains for a week. Since May this year, Luwero district has been experiencing a dry spell which …
Read More »Luwero residents in self imposed night curfew following Monday attack
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders in Luwero and Wobulenzi town councils have resolved to close early and return home following the Monday attack on a police checkpoint. Unknown assailants armed with machetes emerged from both sides of the police checkpoint at Kiwumpa village near Luwero town council and hacked …
Read More »Luwero maize farmers counting losses over drought
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maize farmers in Luwero district are counting losses following the prolonged drought that has affected their crops. Households in 76 out of 100 parishes in Luwero district are involved in maize growing, according to the Parish Development Model household survey. However, the dry spell has …
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