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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana Atwine has expressed frustration over the continued poor performance of commissioners in the ministry. She says that the commissioners continue being promoted automatically without a review. Atwine who was speaking on Saturday during a meeting organized by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Grace Akullo, the Director of Criminal Investigations Directorate-CID has reportedly received a report on the fire that burnt Makerere University main building a fortnight ago. According to a source at CID, Akullo received a combined reported from forensic and fire detectives on Thursday for review …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 140 politicians have applied for a change in names to correspond with their academic papers ahead of the 2021 elections. Some of those rushing to realign their names are Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Gen Mugisha Muntu, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy, government has been urged to pay examinations fees for finalists in primary and secondary schools. Bugabula South MP, Maurice Kibalya urged government to intervene in the plight of parents and students and meet the examination …

Kasese, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Kasese District Kadhi, Sheikh Abdu Akim Juma has asked Muslims in his area to comply with government directives on congregational prayers as they continue lobbying government to relax the measures. While reopening prayer places, President, Yoweri Museveni issued a set of guidelines to avoid Covid19 …

Fort Portal, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   The families of three people who knocked by the lead of the speaker’s convoy in Fort Portal Tourism City are demanding compensation of Shillings 400 million. The accident occurred on August 3, 2020, at Boma as the speaker, Rebecca Kadaga was heading out …

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   A security guard attached to Gulu College of Health Sciences is seeking justice after being assaulted by the Gulu Resident District Commissioner, Maj. Santo Okot Lapolo mid last month.    Simon Ojara alleges that Maj Lapolo slapped him severally on September 16th for declining …

Mbale, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   The Mbale district National Resistance Movement-NRM youth elections have been suspended indefinitely because of violence. The elections had been scheduled to take place at Mbale City offices on Friday.  However, the supporters of Richard Nambafu accused the camp of his rival, Mike Khaendekhe for …

Masaka, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |    Members of the National Unity Platform-NUP in Masaka district have rejected candidates selected to contest on the party ticket for the various leadership positions.  The party’s candidates’ selection committee on Friday released the final list of flag bearers for parliamentary seats that had …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   The Criminal Investigations Directorate –CID is holding seven suspects in connection to the death of a truck driver and various car robberies in Kampala.   The deceased trucker has been identified as Ssalongo Muhammad Kasozi, a resident of Kitezi in Kasangati town council in Wakiso district. …