Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have arrested 30 people, suspected to be members of a gang that has been terrorizing motorists and pedestrians along the Kampala Northern bypass. They were netted in a joint operation conducted by police officers from Kira-Road, Kawempe, and Wandegeya Police stations, under …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has added its voice imploring the government to unconditionally release Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, a Ugandan author and rights activist who is being detained reportedly for offensive communication. He is yet to appear in any court. In a press statement …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA enforcement officers have this week intensifed operations to get vendors off the streets. The enforcement teams are being assisted by a group of youth donning reflector jackets with inscriptions, ‘Smart City’, that have however been accused of brutality by the …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Road users at 11am today officially started paying toll fees on the Kampala — Entebbe Expressway at the three toll stations in Mpala, Kajjansi and Busega. While many paid cash for their first use of the toll system, many were seen queuing to register …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed with costs an application in which the former Human Resource Officer at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Paul Kasulu was challenging the recruitment process of employees. The Civil Division Judge Esta Nambayo dismissed the application against KCCA …
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Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has dropped its decision requiring truckers to undergo a mandatory COVID-19 testing before entering the country. The truckers have been paying sh100,000 for COVID-19 testing before they are allowed to cross into Uganda. Recently, the truckers from Kenya rose up in protest …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The loser in the Kayunga District LCV by-elections Harriet Nakwedde has petitioned the High Court in Mukono seeking to quash the victory of Andrew Muwonge. The Electoral Commission declared Muwonge of the ruling National Resistance Movement winner with 31,830 votes, followed by NUP’s Nakwedde …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have arrested ten people suspected to be part of a gang that has been terrorizing motorists and pedestrians along the Northern Bypass in Kampala. The suspects were picked up during an operation that was commanded by Stephen Tanui, the Kampala Metropolitan …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The public will be required to present proof of full vaccination to access transport services effective 1st April, 2022. Addressing journalists at the Media Centre on Friday, the Minister for Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng said that all passengers aged 18 years and above will …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have warned the public about bursary and scholarship scams as schools reopen next week. Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson says that a number of conmen are targeting vulnerable parents, schools, and guardians with fake bursaries, scholarships, and fundraising activities. “As schools prepare to …
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