Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Amos Lugoloobi has appeared before High Court for his alleged involvement in the diversion of iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people of Karamoja. Lugoloobi appeared before Lady Justice Margaret Tibulya on Tuesday morning who read to …
Read More »FDC drops Ssemujju, names Nsibambi as Chief Whip
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC has withdrawn Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Semujju Nganda from the position of party chief whip in parliament and appointed Mawokota South MP, Yusuf Nsibambi to replace him. The FDC Party Secretary General Nathan Nandala Mafabi communicated the …
Read More »Airtel Uganda unveils 5G Network with a promise to transform productivity in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda’s First 5G Network has demonstrated 5G’s potential to foster digital inclusion and connectivity in Uganda. This was during a 5G showcase event held at Kampala Serena Hotel Monday night. Airtel Uganda unveiled one of its industry firsts, the 5G network, ushering in …
Read More »She Cranes coach says he will no longer train netballers for free
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | She Cranes Head Coach Fred Mugerwa, who has been at the helm of the She Cranes since October 2021, has confessed that he has not received a formal salary since his return, apart from a modest sum of 500,000 Shillings, which he was granted …
Read More »Bail for Kaweesi murder suspects delayed
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two suspects standing trial for the murder of former Police Spokesperson Andrew Felix Kaweesi will have to wait a little longer for the determination of their bail applications. Sheikh Abdu Rashid Mbaziira, also known as Absu Sewajja and Muhammad Buyondo Jamir Walukaga applied for …
Read More »Exam code system puzzles repeaters as UBTEB Exams start
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board (UBTEB) commences its July/August assessment session, a few challenges have emerged. Students who are retaking papers have encountered disruptions due to examination codes. Our reporter, who was present at the UBTEB center on Monday morning, observed …
Read More »KNIGHT FRANK: Kampala condominiums too expensive for market
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A top property manager and consultant has warned developers about developing condominium units of housing without putting the market preference in mind. A condominium is a building structure divided into several units which can be separately owned, while the separate owners jointly own some …
Read More »Fire guts primary school dormitory
Kikuube, uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dormitory at St. Regina Nursery and Primary School in Kikuube town council, Kikuube district, was gutted by a fire on Monday afternoon, leaving numerous pupils devastated after losing their belongings. The incident occurred around 12 pm while pupils from different classes were attending …
Read More »Museveni’s tax waiver to Bujagali questioned
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil society groups have protested against the latest extension of corporate income tax exemption by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) another year of tax waiver. Parliament recently allowed a one-year tax exemption to the power producer following the insistence of …
Read More »Besigye close to tears!
FDC Elder’s Committee Report not worth the Paper it’s Written On – Besigye Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Dr Kiiza Besigye, one of the founding fathers of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC, was close to tears Monday as he explained the sacrifice the party members have gone …
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