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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Secretary General of the National Unity Platform-NUP, David Lewis Rubongoya, has said the Democratic Party President, Norbert Mao should stop claiming he is in government for the general good of Ugandans. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an exclusive interview, Rubongoya said Mao should …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 30-year-old man has been sentenced by a court in Kisoro district to 7 years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to causing grievous harm to a police officer. Pius Benon Hafasha, a resident of Gasija village, Rubuguri town council, Kisoro district caused grievous harm to Sergeant …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Medical and Dental Practitioners Council has said that Muhammed Kabanda, 25, who was born with one kidney, offered his informed consent to undergo an operation on his head, which was finalized by cutting some tissue off his belly and grafting it on the head. …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 4th Infantry Division Commander, Brig. Bonny Bamwiseki has ordered security personnel to conduct a fresh crackdown on hawkers operating along major streets in Gulu city. The orders follow the resumption of hawkers on the streets, barely four months after Gulu City Council authorities backed …

Uganda’s real GDP expanded 4.9% y/y in Q2 22, marginally weaker than the prior quarter’s 5.1%, following a marked moderation in import taxes. The pace of growth is anticipated to slow in H2 2022 as households navigate a higher inflation and lending rates environment. Economic growth will average about 4.3% …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter and artiste Yemi Alade – will headline this year’s final edition of Blankets & Wine on the 11th of December 2022 at the Lugogo Cricket Oval, powered by Tusker Cider – a product of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL). The announcement was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), is developing a joint strategy against the rampant land-grabbing cases in the East and Horn of Africa. The strategy will be unveiled at a Conference in Kampala next week, which is organized by IGAD and the International Development Law …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have warned private security companies against deploying guards without informing area police commanders. Citing last weekend’s incident where two Gallant security company guards, Justus Nuweatuha and Oparu, were attacked and robbed of their gun, Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson said …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Thursday gave envoys accredited to the country a guided tour of the Ebola treatment units in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the neighboring Entebbe city. Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng said the envoys, including those from UN …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among wants the Inspectorate of Government (IG) to be given the mandate to investigate corruption under the private sector. Among made the statement while meeting officials from the IG led by the Inspector General of Government, Beti Kamya, who on …