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Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sam Tindimwebwa Kanyamukiza, the Kigezi region Uganda People’s Congress-UPC party vice chairman has resigned and quit the party citing unending party wrangles. In his August 2, 2021 letter addressed to Jimmy Akena, the UPC party president, Tindimwebwa says that he could not withstand the endless …

Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Bugiri Central College, Deogratius Wafula is in police custody on accusations of leading a mob, which lynched 32-year-old Robert Muzaale on Monday afternoon. He was picked up on Tuesday morning in connection to the death of Muzaale, a renowned entrepreneur in Bugiri …

Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Rubanda district have finally arrested a man who ran into hiding after torching his family home because of wrangles with his wife. The suspect is Denis Kwesiga, a resident of Bigyeegye village in Ikamiro parish in Muko sub-county. Patrick Abeneimwe, the Muko sub …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents are demanding the repair of non-functional solar street lights in Gulu city citing insecurity. 130 solar street lights have broken down for close to two years and have not been repaired posing fears among road users, especially during night hours. These are part of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has appointed former head of the Public Relations Association of Uganda Sarah Kagingo to manage communications in his office. Deputy Speaker Annet Anita Among has also named Joseph Sabiti (NBS) to manage communications in her office while LOP Mathias …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliament Covid-19 taskforce committee has discovered discrepancies in the Ministry of Health Covid-19 expenditure. The accountability report was presented to the committee by the Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng. This is highlighted in the committee report that is scheduled to be presented before parliament …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bolt Uganda, the e-hailing company, is temporarily waiving commissions for drivers following the government’s recent partial lifting of the COVID-19 lockdown. The move seeks to help drivers have a better start of their business after the 42-day lockdown which significantly impacted their earnings. In a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly appointed Head Coach of the Uganda Cranes, Milutin Sredojević Micho, has committed to push the Uganda National football team to the top five in Africa. Micho, 51, was reappointed by the Federation of Uganda Football Association on a comeback mission to Uganda, to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joshua Cheptegei, Jacob Kiplimo and Oscar Chelimo have all qualified to represent Uganda in the 5000m final. The three will now take part in the finals on Friday August 6. Chelimo was the first to secure his spot after finishing fourth in heat one …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the forgery of COVID-19 vaccination cards and the use of fake vaccines, the health ministry has launched an online portal through which those vaccinated can check their status and get certificates. To find out one’s vaccination status, people who have been fully vaccinated need …