Tag Archives: Luwero

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Luwero has rearrested a man who claims to be a son of Joseph Kibwetere after he was found in possession of wildlife protected species. Two weeks ago, police in Luwero arrested Juvenal Rugambwa aged 57, a resident of Kilambula village in Zirobwe sub …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Luwero district have arrested two men who impersonated as State House employees and forced a man to sign a transfer of 80 acres of land. The suspects have been identified as Steven David Kakembo, a resident of Kazo Angola zone and a …

  Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six stray dogs attacked a farm and mauled 21 goats at Lusanja village in Kikyuusa town council, Luwero district. The incident occurred last evening during a downpour at around 5.00pm. The dead and injured goats belonged to Godfrey Ssekiranda, a resident of the village. …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero district has registered an increase in Tuberculosis Treatment and cure rates giving hope in the fight against deaths as result of the disease. According to the Luwero District health report, the number of patients who were enrolled on TB treatment increased from 65% …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights Commission has started investigating reports of torture and killing of suspects arrested during the enforcement of COVID-19 control measures in parts of Luwero. At least two people have reportedly been killed and scores injured during operations conducted by policemen to enforce …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several teenage mothers in Luwero district are appealing for skills training to enable them to look after themselves and their children. According to Luwero District Health report, at least 16,163 girls below the age of 19 years got pregnant in the 2020/21 financial year. Of …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Luwero district has preferred charges of torture and child neglect against a man who claims to be the son of Kanungu genocidaire Joseph Kibwetere. Juvenal Rugambwa, 57, a resident of Kilambula village in Zirobwe sub-county was arrested together with his wife Winnie Rugambwa, …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 154,493 patients tested positive for malaria in Luwero in the 2020/21 financial year, a report by the District Health Department has revealed. This is out of the 165,999 people who were tested for malaria at various health facilities in the district. The health …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers have petitioned the High Court in Kampala demanding the unconditional release of 25 children who were picked by security operatives from Luwero district. In an application filed before the Kampala Civil Division, the lawyers from Kiiza and Mugisha Company Advocates have sued the Director …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man in Luwero district is protesting a directive from the President’s office to vacate his land. Livingstone Kalungi, a resident of Bukomba village in Luwero district says he bought a piece of land measuring 27 yards from Ssenyonjo Muwanguzi who is now deceased. Kalungi …