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Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Kawempe Police Division has launched a manhunt for three suspects who escaped from custody at Kawanda Police Post.  Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire said the suspects, took advantage of a security lapse and broke out of the cells, through the window. The escapees …

Sembabule, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  There is growing uncertainty on the fate of National Resistance Movement-NRM candidates for Rugusuulu sub-county in Sembabule district, as the party’s Electoral Commission delays to release results of primary polls conducted more than a week ago. The NRM conducted party primaries to choose candidates for …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The right to access to information in Uganda has been curtailed due to deficient implementation of the Access to Information Law Enacted in Uganda almost 16-years ago.  As the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) marks the 2020 International Day for Universal Access to …

Amuru, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Advisory services- NAADs has embarked on a two-weeks verification of the Atiak Sugar Project beneficiaries’ exercise. The exercise targeting about 2,500 farmers from Amuru, Lamwo, Gulu and Adjumani districts under Gem Pacilo cooperative Society started today and is expected to end by …

Amuru, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | A group of unknown people armed with bows and arrows, pangas and spears numbering over 60 have invaded Acholiber village in the Contested Apaa area. Acholiber has an estimated population of about 1000 people with some now on the run for their dear lives due …

Kisoro, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | A 28 year old man who reportedly murdered his parents, wife and sister in law in Kisoro district on Thursday night has turned himself in.   Gerald Ndikumukiza, the main suspect in last week’s gruesome multiple murder, handed himself over to police yesterday afternoon. A resident …

Jinja, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Residents in the outskirts of Jinja city are anxious about the operations of the new City, which, according to them, could have effects on land ownership.  Jinja City became operational on July 1. But some of the residents in the villages of Budondo, Mafubira and …

✳ Year – Interest 2012 ✅10.00% 2013 ✅11.23% 2014 ✅11.50% 2015 ✅13.00% 2016 ✅12.30% 2017 ✅11.23% 2018 ✅ 15% 2019 ✅ 11% 2020 ✅ 10.75% Members to earn Sh1.14 trillion on their accounts  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has today declared an unexpected double …

Mbale, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Mbale Woman Member of Parliament Connie Nakayenze Galiwango has demanded the release of the disputed National Resistance Movement- NRM primaries.    The NRM Electoral Commission is yet to announce the winner of the primaries which were held on September 4.  Galiwango was contesting against …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The ten election symbols approved by the Electoral Commission for independent candidates are not enough. THe symbols are:  bicycles, pot, clock, chair, saucepan, table, cup, radio, kettle and ball. However, these symbols have been exhausted by the local government direct councilors in some electoral areas. …