Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has questioned the morality of politicians who seek favours from witch doctors and invest heavily in campaigns. The Archbishop made the remarks during his visit at Uganda Radio Network-URN on Tuesday …
Read More »Cabinet splits Nakawa Division, creates 31 new counties
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cabinet has approved the creation of 31 new counties in various parts of the country. This is in addition to another 15 new constituencies that were approved by Cabinet recently and awaiting parliamentary approval. State Minister for ICT Peter Ogwang told journalists in Kampala on …
Read More »American accused in death of children in Eastern Uganda settles out of court
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | American woman Renee Bach, who was accused of treating children in eastern Uganda without medical training has closed her company, Serving His Children International Limited. She has also negotiated an out of court settlement with the two mothers that took her to court for the …
Read More »382 Ugandans return from Saudi Arabia
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 382 Ugandans, mostly domestic workers have returned from Saudi Arabia aboard a chartered Saudi Airlines flight. The group departed from King Khalid International Airport on Tuesday afternoon and arrived at Entebbe International Airport around 8pm. They were received by Foreign Affairs Ministry officials. …
Read More »UCC invites creative industry players to dialogue over new regulations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Communications Commission-UCC has asked those opposed to the regulation of creative industry, which includes the film, documentaries and Commercial Still Photography and Stage Plays and Public Entertainments Rules to engage with the regulatory body instead of wasting time expressing discontent in the media. The …
Read More »Museveni in coronavirus scare after getting sore throat, hoarse voice
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni was scared that he might have contracted the coronavirus disease after getting a sore throat and a hoarse voice on Saturday last week, Museveni said that he called his doctors on Sunday morning who took samples for testing. The results were brought …
Read More »Bizonto comedians out on police bond
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The four members of the Bizonto comedy group and local music artist, Gerald Kiwewa are out on police bond. The comedians are Julius Sserwanja aka Kidomoole, Marcelo Mbabaali, Peter Sssaabakaaki (Omuzinyuuzi) and Gold Ki Matono, aka Opeto. The five were released on Tuesday from …
Read More »OPM officials plead not guilty to 24 fresh charges
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four officials from the Office of the Prime Minister- OPM have denied fresh 24 charges slapped against them. The officials who include the Permanent Secretary Christine Guwatudde Kintu, Accountant Joel Wanjala, Assistant Commissioner for Procurement Fred Lutimba and Commissioner for Disaster Management Martin Owor face …
Read More »People Power supporter arrested for attempted suicide
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kakooza Kwesiga alias Sanya Tim, a resident of Kasokoso Kireka in Kira municipality in Wakiso district is in custody at Kira road police station for attempting to set himself ablaze in the People Power offices. The Kampala Metropolitan Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango says Kakooza was …
Read More »Lira University secretary liable for not remitting taxes
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee have resolved to hold the University Secretary of Lira University liable for failure to remit over shillings 30 million in taxes. Augustine Oyang-Atubo–accounting officer on Tuesday appeared before the committee with a team of officials from the …
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