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Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Four suspects are in custody at Kawempe police station for storming the home of the late Sheik Nuuhu Muzaata Batte in Kate Falaawo in Kawempe Division and attempting to break into his bedroom. The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango identifies the suspects are Sam Kigundu …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Engineer Paul Isaac Musasizi is tipped to appear in the top 50 people chosen from around the world for their unique and excellence in innovative ideas, by Bloomberg, the renowned business media. But Musasizi, the Chief Executive Officer of Kiira Motor Corporation, says this achievement …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Only 10 to 15  per cent of COVID-19 infections are currently detected in the country according to the ministry of health. At the moment, 4,000 samples are tested on average every day.  However, health experts say this figure does not represent the actual number of …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | High Court has fixed December 21st 2020 to pronounce itself on a petition filed by Godfrey Aine Sodo Kaguta against the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM party for failure to hand him the ticket for the Mawogola North Parliamentary race in Sembabule District.  Justice Musa Ssekaana …

Kyotera, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Joseph Kabuleta, one of the Independent Presidential Candidates, has not showed up in Kyotera, Rakai and Lwengo districts as expected. He was scheduled to canvass for votes in the three districts according to the presidential elections time table.    Local reporters from different media houses …

Soroti, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Party- DP presidential candidate, Norbert Mao has promised to enact an Act of parliament to enable the government to compensate Teso war victims.    In a press conference held at Timisha Hotel in Soroti City on Monday, Mao said that although government through …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | One suspect has been arrested by Police in connection with the killing of an elderly man, Edinand Magumba, resident of Butangala village, in Bukunja parish of Mayuge district, following his unsuccessful attempt to steal three hens at a neighbor’s home. According to police, Magumba broke into …

Kitgum, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Live on air radio debates initiated by local radio stations in Kitgum district are helping various political candidates in Kitgum and Lamwo districts to cut the costs of hiring airtime.   The three radio stations including Mighty Fire Fm, Tembo Fm and Peace FM, all in …

Kagadi, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Armed thugs have raided the residency of a money lender in Kagadi district and robbed Shillings 4.3 million at gunpoint. The victim is James Kaija, a money lender in Insunga cell in Insunga Parish in Kagadi district.  The incident occurred around 1 AM on Monday …

Wakiso, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje has decried the increasing acts of misbehaviour among some Muslims in the ongoing campaign period, saying it is a big threat to the Muslim community. According to Sheikh Mubaje, although Islam is kin on morals, some Muslim …