Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Ramadhan Mulindwa Nsanja, the Luwero District Kadhi of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), has taken a one-month medical leave after being involved in a road accident that injured him and damaged his official car. The announcement was made by Sheikh Twaha Lubega …
Read More »Political party leaders urged to popularize EC roadmap
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero District Election Administrator has urged the political party leaders to disseminate the Electoral Commission roadmap. Last year, the Electoral Commission released the roadmap leading to the 2026 General Elections, focusing on early preparations and adequate funding for all activities. According to the roadmap, …
Read More »Another taxi driver arrested over death of girlfriend
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Luwero town council have arrested a taxi driver over the death of his girlfriend. The suspect has been identified as Joel Ssenyonga aged 40 years a resident of Mabbale village and taxi driver in Luwero town. John Ojokuna the Luwero District Police …
Read More »Navas Vera Jesus fined shs300,000 for refusing to be counted
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero Magistrate Court has sentenced the self-styled Jesus to a fine of 300,000 shillings for refusing to be counted. On Wednesday, the self-styled Jesus Navas Vera the King of Star Glopper Eden church, and his follower El Shadai Gracy of Katikamu Luyima zone in Wobulenzi …
Read More »Luwero residents resort to community services as rains cut off roads
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Luwero District have turned to community service to repair roads after heavy rains worsened their condition. The district has a road network of over 1,360 kilometers, with 628 kilometers maintained by the district, 164.51 kilometers by urban councils, and 567.3 kilometers by sub-counties. …
Read More »Police probe murder of Rwandan in Luwero guest house
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Luwero are investigating the murder of Nduwayesu Marie Rose, a 48-year-old Rwandan national. Her body was discovered at Klne Guest House in Kizito, Luwero Town Council. Preliminary findings indicate that the murder occurred on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The primary suspect, identified …
Read More »Luwero Hospital: Two medical students lose internship over extortion
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero hospital has terminated the internship of two medical students and a health worker is under investigation over alleged extortion. On Wednesday, Luwero hospital administration invited local leaders and residents to assess client satisfaction, get feedback on health services and areas of improvement. The engagement …
Read More »Minister cautions against corruption in NIRA mass enrollment exercise
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Internal Affairs General David Muhoozi has warned Internal Security Officers and village Chairmen against accepting bribes to recommend non-citizens for mass enrollment and renewal of National Identification cards. The National Identification Registration Authority is expected to embark on the mass enrollment and …
Read More »Luwero primary schools stuck with ironsheets donated by ministry
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least eight schools in Luwero district are stuck with hundreds of iron sheets that were donated for renovation and completion of classroom blocks. In October 2023 the Ministry of Luwero Triangle donated iron sheets to 19 Primary schools in Luwero district. According to the …
Read More »Luwero security committee backs joint operations against burglars
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police and Uganda People’s Defense Forces are set to launch joint operations to crack down on rampant burglaries in Luwero district. At least five houses or offices are broken into and items stolen. In the latest incident, burglars broke into Luwero district headquarters and …
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