Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenyans on social media have reacted angrily to a video in which National Unity Platform President Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu, is seen supporting a politician accused of attempted murder. In the video posted on Twitter, Kyagulanyi is seen rallying Kenyans from the Embakasi constituency, to re-elect …
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Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority is holding joint cross border training for Uganda and DR Congo law enforcement officers in Fort Portal tourism city, aimed at combating the illicit wildlife trafficking trade in the region. Speaking to journalists at Nyaika hotel in Fort Portal, George …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has taken control of petroleum products distributor MOGAS, after the latter reportedly failed to pay back a three-year loan. The bank immediately put the company, whose full name is: Maestrol Oil and Gas Solutions under receivership to recover it’s money. Non of …
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Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four hotels in Kabale district have come under criticism for allegedly violating COVID-19 control measures. The hotels include Little Liz Hotel and Restaurant, Monalisa Lounge, Bunyonyi Safaris, and White Horse Inn. Security and health officials argue that the hotels work normally during the day …
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Kotido registered 37 maternal deaths from 20 September 2020 to 21 September 2021 Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kotido district has recorded the highest number of maternal deaths in Karamoja sub region for the last one year. The deaths have worried local leaders who are calling on the health workers …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The planned re-opening of the old taxi park is hanging in balance as Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA has delayed to complete the planned works. Last month, KCCA resolved to open the park on October 20, 2021, after renovating administration offices, fencing the park, demarcating stages …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fuel prices in Kampala have hit a new high, with a litre of petrol going for as high as 4,450 Shillings while diesel was quoted at 3,999 Shillings at some stations on Monday. This is an increase by an average of 300 Shillings over the …
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Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The absence of banking services continues to frustrate the growth of businesses in Elegu township, the main point of entry to South Sudan through Amuru district. The town council has a population of 17,000 people with more than 500 of them engaged in cross-border trade. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola has forgiven a 17 year old minor who declared him dead in a Facebook post. The Criminal Investigations Directorate-CID arrested the senior two student for announcing the Inspector General of Police dead. Last month, stories made rounds …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector-General of Government (IGG), Beti Olive Kamya has appealed to the Speaker of Parliament to create a select committee that can urgently consider a backlog of ombudsman reports that have not been scrutinized by the House. Kamya together with her deputies; Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe …
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