NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The House of Bishops of Church of Uganda (COU) sitting at Lweza Training and Conference Centre, has elected Rev Ven. Michael Chorey as the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of Karamoja. According to the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Can. William Ongeng, Rev. Ven. Chorey will …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security (NSSF) says it ended the financial year 2023/2024 on a good note, having surpassed their set targets. The Fund’s Managing Director, Patrick Ayota said a preliminary analysis shows that performance on the key indicators will surpass annual targets. “We have …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Appointments Committee of Parliament vetted the Auditor General-designate, Edward Akol. Sources in the Committee chaired by the Speaker of Parliament, Annette Anita Among say they overwhelmingly recommended that the President appoint Edward Akol for the job. Akol is expected to replace Uganda’s long-serving …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has finally assented to the Appropriation Bill that was passed by Parliament in April. The Appropriation Bill is the other name for the budget that lays out how government is going to raise money and how it intends to spend …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Fatuma Nansubuga a 34-year-old  resident of Karerwe market, Kawempe Division to Luzira Prison on charges of common nuisance. Nansubuga who was arrested two days ago after staging a lone protest outside Parliament was on Thursday arraigned before …

Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An outbreak of Rift Valley Fever has been confirmed in Ntungamo district. The disease has already claimed three lives, in the areas of Rubaare, Nyarutuntu and Itojo, according to the District Surveillance Focal Person Moses Asiimwe. The majority of cases are registered among 13 to …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The LC3 Chairperson of Ongongoja Sub County in Katakwi district, William Omeke has been arrested by the military over his alleged involvement in the theft of 22 cattle from Poron Sub County in Napak district. Omeke is the first prominent leader from Teso sub region …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Trade Industry and Cooperatives, David Kwesiga Bahati and Kabale district local leaders are in a fight over utilization of shilling’s 1 billion road fund. Kabale is among districts that received shillings 1 billion to fund the rehabilitation of roads during …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has developed a strategic plan to ensure that accountants play transformational roles in the communities. The plan says accountants should demonstrate their relevance in communities other than only keeping books of accounts. During the opening of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s motor vehicle industry has been recognised by the SAE (the Society of Automobile Engineers) International, allocating it the World Manufacturers’ Identifier (WMI). SAE International is the leader in connecting and educating mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. The global association …