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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has registered an increase of  sh2 billion in non tax revenue through the online filing of cases through the Electronic Court Case Management Information System -ECCMIS. The automated system tracks all aspects of a case life cycle from initial filing through disposition …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The move by the government of Tanzania to restrict food exports to Uganda and Kenya is facing opposition from the private sector and politicians that it is not progressive. This financial year, Tanzania reintroduced food export restrictions including new tariffs and forcing traders …

Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Karamoja sub region are optimistic that the establishment of Karamoja Peace and Technology University in Kotido district will address the challenges of insecurity and hunger in the region. On Friday, the Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo launched the construction of Karamoja Peace …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Issa Ouma, the manager of Prism Credit Finance in Kampala, and three others are in police custody in Mbale city for his alleged involvement in a loan scam. Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson identifies the other suspects as Benjamin Suubi, Fred Wakabi, …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Suspected warriors have killed a UPDF soldier and made away with two guns in Moroto district. The soldier had been assigned to provide security for the China Railway 3 company, which is involved in the construction of the Lokitanyala-Kitale road, connecting to Moroto town. …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a dazzling display of unity, passion, and unwavering devotion, Phaneroo, a renowned religious organization, etched its name in history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest applause. This momentous achievement dubbed “Clap for Jesus”  took place on July 30th at the UMA multipurpose …

Ruto directs new measures to improve cargo handling at Mombasa Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya has agreed with neighbouring countries, a raft of measures to be implemented immediately to improve cargo handling through the Port of Mombasa to the hinterland. Among them, Ruto directed the immediate removal of all …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A mob on Saturday killed a man caught breaking into a house in Nyakasanga, Nyamwamba Division, Kasese Municipality. Residents allege that the unidentified man attempted to break into the house of a boda boda rider Gideon Turyamureba, the Nyakasanga LC1 Chairperson said a group of …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua Catholic Diocese on Saturday ordained seven new priests and 11 deacons at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Ediofe Cathedral. Those ordained into priesthood are Fr. Alex Guma, Fr. Denis Dranika, Fr. Morish Angutoko, Fr. Samuel Odong, Fr. Bazil Okuonzi, Fr. Morish Sunday and Fr. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Stephen Ndawula, an expert in Educational Communication and Technology, says that there is no need for Uganda, and other countries alike, to make a blanket ban on smartphones from students in schools. Dr Ndawula who is the head of the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, …