The officers appeared in court under tight security and wore hoods, prompting Magistrate Namanya to order them to remove the coverings. He noted that court needed to see and identify them clearly, saying: “This is a court of law. I need to know whether I’m dealing with human beings or …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with Safe Way Right Way Initiative Ltd (SWRW), has launched the EACOP Community Road Safety Project (CRSP), a major step in improving road safety in Uganda’s pipeline corridor. The launch event, held at Hotel …
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“I think the confusion about fines could be because we didn’t have money, and we told these people to make the number plates and recover the money from those who make mistakes, but the issue is that the number plates is digitized,” said Museveni. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | …
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How the Uganda budget resource for FY2025/26 are allocated 1⃣ Wages & Salaries – Shs 8.57 trillion 2⃣ Non-Wage Recurrent Expenditure—Shs 28.33 trillion (includes operations, wealth creation funds, science & tech, education & health grants, medicines, infrastructure maintenance, and interest payments) 3⃣ Development Expenditure – Shs 18.24 trillion 4⃣ Domestic …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has issued strict guidelines ahead of its primary elections. The directive, issued by the party’s Director of Legal Services, Enoch Barata, outlines mandatory legal, academic, and ethical standards that all aspirants must meet to secure nomination under the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Talkio Mobile, a dynamic new telecom provider in Uganda, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Interswitch, through its Quickteller Agent Network, which boasts a robust network of over 20,000 agents nationwide. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Talkio Mobile’s mission to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) was the official hydration partner for Uganda Athletics’ landmark event, the “100 Years of Excellence and Dedication to Sports” celebration. The centenary event, held on June 7 at Mandela National Stadium, commemorated a century of organised athletics in Uganda and …
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Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has intensified its grassroots development efforts in the Alur Kingdom with the launch of this year’s flagship staff volunteerism initiative, “21 Days of Y’ello Care,” focusing on healthcare, digital inclusion, and youth empowerment. Held under the theme “Connecting at the Roots – …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank has wrapped up the second season of its flagship NCBA Junior Golf Series, with a high-energy grand finale at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, the lender said on June 11 in a statement. This season’s climax brought together over …
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Reykjavik, Iceland | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | The world’s focus will next week turn to Iceland as the Nordic island country hosts events of the The Young Inventors Prize 2025, where 17 brilliant minds—two Ugandans included—will be celebrated. The Young Inventors Prize 2025, set for June 18th in Reykjavik, will celebrate …
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