Kalungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is excitement in Kalungu district following the commissioning of a piped water supply project. Many residents have been trekking long distances to fetch water from swamps and other water sources that are also used by animals. The 2 Billion Shillings water project will benefit …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Youth election observation mission for the 2021 general elections have called on the Independent Electoral Commission to make certain things right for the country to hold future events better. In a statement released recently, the coalition observed human rights violations by security agencies, delays …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Mukono on Monday rejected eight witnesses and four additional affidavits in the second election petition filed challenging the victory of Idah Erios Nantaba, the Kayunga District Woman Member of Parliament. Justice Olive Kazaare Mukwaya rejected the witnesses and affidavits during the …
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Kampala, Uganda | Ronald Musoke | Abdirahman Meygag has replaced El-Khidir Daloum as the new United Nations World Food Programme Representative in Uganda. Meygag started work at the beginning of August after presenting his credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. Gen. Abubaker Jeje Odongo, Uganda’s Minister of Foreign …
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Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Officer in Charge of Lwampanga police station in Nakasongola has been accused of allegedly torturing a suspect in police cells. Joel Bikuta is accused of torturing Stanley Kalema, aged 29 years, a resident of Kikaraganya trading centre. Kalema explains that on August 12, he …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The confirmation on Monday by the South African based retailer Shoprite, that it was quitting Uganda and Madagascar, raises more questions about the ability of Uganda’s economy to sustain a global investor. The management of the Johannesburg listed retailer, said it was refocusing its resources …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electricity distributor Umeme has decided not to pay out any dividends to its shareholders despite the significant recovery in business over the last one year, according to the performance indicators. The unexplained decision comes amidst what the company calls uncertainty created by the delayed government …
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Lwengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lwengo police are investigating the gruesome killing of a 60 year old catechist. Richard Mbaziira, a resident of Kyaboggo village, Nkoni parish, Kkingo sub-county was alone at home when unknown assailants killed him on Sunday night but his body was found lying behind his house, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Business and Technical Education Board (UBTEB), has reported a budget deficit due to government failure to fully finance their 2021/2022 Financial year budget. While briefing the Parliamentary Committee on Education and Sports about the board challenges, the UBTEB Executive Secretary Onesmus Oyesigye, …
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Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The deputy speaker of Rubanda district, Pierre Mbabazi Nyetegyereize and two others are in trouble for alleged mismanagement of funds meant for the Kabale Journalists Emyooga Sacco. Mbabazi, who doubles as the Hamurwa sub county LC V councilor was arrested on Monday for fraudulently acquiring …
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