Nakasongola , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF, Fisheries Protection Unit personnel have been accused of involving themselves in illegal fishing on Lake Kyoga in Nakasongola district. Last year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries lifted the ban on Lake Kyoga but directed that only boats …
Read More »Focus turns to post-COVID recovery as Uganda celebrates World Veterinary Day in Nakasongola
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has encouraged government and the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) to ensure the services of animal health personnel reaches out to the common person at the grass roots. This, FAO suggests, can be done by …
Read More »Police investigating death of passenger on MV Kyoga
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Nakasongola is investigating the mysterious death of a passenger who lost his life aboard MV Kyoga, which was heading to Amolatar district. The deceased has been identified as Ambrose Ongom, a resident of Owinyocwa village at Namasale landing site in Amolatar district. It is …
Read More »UWA closes Ziwa rhino sanctuary following attack
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA has closed Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola district with immediate effect following a recent attack. The decision comes amidst bickering between Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranches (ZRWR), which owns the land hosting the sanctuary, and Rhino Fund Uganda (RFU), a non-governmental organization that …
Read More »UWA to relocate 33 rhinos from Ziwa rhino sanctuary over land wrangles
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA is planning to relocate 33 rhinos from Ziwa rhino sanctuary in Nakasongola district due to land conflicts. Located in Nakitoma sub county, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (ZRS) has been under the management of Rhino Fund Uganda, a non-government organization. However, about four years ago, …
Read More »Nakasongola leaders resort to vigilantes to fight cattle thefts
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nakasongola district leaders have resolved to form committees on each village to fight the rampant cattle thefts. According to district authorities, between 16 to 20 cows are stolen each day in Nakasongola and sold in Kampala city. The thieves raid kraals and steal the cattle …
Read More »P7 candidate dies hours to exams following a dog bite
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Emma Semata, a primary seven-candidate at Ebenezer Nursery and Primary school in Nakasongola, died hours to the exams following a dog bite. Semata breathed his last at around midnight at Entebbe hospital, where he was rushed by his parents after being beaten by a dog. …
Read More »Nakasongola fishermen frustrated over low fish catch
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fishermen in Nakasongola district have decried the low fish catch months after the fishing ban was lifted on Lake Kyoga. Last year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries lifted the ban on fishing at Lake Kyoga after a yearlong holiday. A limited number …
Read More »Nakasongola demands better services for re-electing Museveni
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakasongola County Member of Parliament and LC V chairperson have asked the National Resistance Movement to prioritize service delivery in the next five years if they are to retain support in the district. Noah Mutebi Wanzala is among the two incumbent Members of Parliament …
Read More »Missing student found dead in Nakasongola
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A senior five student of Pope John Paul II Secondary School in Nakaseke district who went missing on Tuesday has been found dead in Nakasongola. Noah Bukeera, a son to Bogere David, a resident of Namakukulu village in Nabiswera sub county was found murdered and …
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