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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (PAC – COSASE) has resolved to investigate recruitment irregularities in the top positions at the Uganda Revenue Authority. Concerns over the lack of national character in the senior positions at the tax body came …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni has criticized parents for not offering ample time to teach and guide their children. She says parental negligence has left children to grow without clear characters. Janet Museveni, also Education Minister says some parents spend more time-consuming harmful content on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has appointed Retired Bishop James William Ssebaggala as caretaker of Luweero Diocese. The appointment after Rt. Rev. Eridard Kironde Nsubuga abdicated and handed over the Ecclesiastical authority to Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu upon making 65 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng says her ministry requires 544 emergency vehicles to improve emergency response across the country. She says if availed, the vehicles will boost intra-facility and inter-facility transfer of patients as well as quick response to disasters, and epidemics …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Tumusiime says President Museveni’s policing model of 18 officers per sub-county can be workable if funded. He says funds are needed to have more personnel recruited and purchase of needed logistics. President Museveni in an address about …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Fourth Infantry Division Court Martial in Gulu City has granted bail to Maj. Travers Kibuuka, the embattled former 2nd in command of the UPDF 71st battalion accused of torturing civilians. The army disciplinary court charged Maj. Kibuuka 38 of two counts of assault and …

How Hello World and Partners Drive Digital Education for Youth as the world marks World Youth Skills Day Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hello World, a charity organisation providing solar-powered, internet-enabled education hubs in Uganda has announced completion of 10 new Hello Hubs in the West Nile Region. The new …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court in Kampala has dismissed the case filed by five journalists including Abubaker Lubowa and Zambaali Blasio Mukasa against Uganda Journalists Association (UJA), President Mathias Rukundo and Secretary General, Emmanuel Kirunda challenging the planned general election that was scheduled for February 25th, 2023. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda has warned of strong penalties in new regulatory measures, against telecommunications and financial service companies that violate competition and pricing rules. In the draft Fair Competition law, the industry regulator says unfair competition practices are stifling the growth of the digital …

Bududa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bududa district Authorities are encouraging locals to plant bamboo trees as a way of averting natural calamities in the area that has been hit by landslides over the years. Over 2000 bamboo trees have so far been planted across the sub-counties that are more prone …