Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrates court at Mengo has remanded to Luzira Prison for six months, Bunyangabu Member of Parliament, Davis Kamukama over a shs69.1 million debt. Kamukama borrowed shs29 million from Dahu Investments Limited but because he failed to pay, the loan accumulated up to shs …
Read More »Stella Arach Amoko burial ruling pushed to Tuesday
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of the late Supreme Court Judge, Stella Arach Amoko will have to wait until next Tuesday when the court will rule on where she is to be buried. The case is being presided over by High Court Judge Ketra Kitarisiibwa Katunguka who ordered …
Read More »DPP closes 17 files on iron sheets scandal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed 17 files on the theft and diversion of Iron Sheets meant for the Karamoja Region. Addressing journalists on Saturday at her office, the Director of Public Prosecutions Jane Frances Abodo said that her office …
Read More »MUKONO: 35 suspected criminals arrested
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 35 people have been arrested in Kyetume parish, Mukono District following a wave of crime in the area. The suspects whose names have not been disclosed are accused of waylaying residents and robbing them. The arrests followed an incident on Friday when Dan Mbogo, a …
Read More »UBF operations paralyzed as office remains locked over rent arrears
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) offices remain under lock and key. The offices located at the MTN Arena within the Lugogo Sports Complex were closed last month over unpaid rent arrears of 10 million Shillings. UBF pays 500,000 shillings a month in rent which therefore means …
Read More »Pader district prepares for second memorial of Paul Lokech
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader District is preparing for the second commemoration of Lt. Gen Paul Lokech’s death. Lt. Gen Lokech, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, died on August 21, 2021, at his residence in Kiira Municipality, Wakiso District. On August 28th, 2022, immediately after the first memorial, …
Read More »Ministry of Energy accused of utilizing UGX 527bn REA funds
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is in trouble over the utilization of 527 billion Shillings meant for the Rural Electrification Agency-REA. REA was absorbed by the mother ministry following the rationalization of government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies – MDAs, a move aimed at …
Read More »Family demands investigation into death of mother at Watoto Children’s home
Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The relatives of a former staff of Watoto Children`s Home in Omoro District are demanding investigations into her death. Joyce Lamunu, 59, died at Watoto Children`s Home Laminadera after reportedly eating substances laced with poison and gross negligence from the management of the institution. Lamunu …
Read More »TILENGA: Drilling to commence in July
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Drilling of oil wells at the Tilenga project is expected to commence in mid-July as the clock ticks toward the first oil in 2025. The project operated by TotalEnergies EP is planned to produce 190,000 barrels of oil per day at peak. Commencement of drilling …
Read More »Youth Skills Development hub opened in Mbarara city
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A youth skills development Hub has opened at Nyamitanga Technical Institute in Mbarara City. The skills development Hub will offer short courses like carpentry and joinery, Electrical Installation, plumbing, motor vehicle mechanics, and driving for three months to six months assessed by the Directorate of …
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