NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Two Directors of Dunamiscoins Resources Limited have appeared before the Law Development Centre Court on 65 counts related to obtaining money by false pretense. They are Samson Lwanga, 37 and Mary Nabunya, 53, both residents of Makindye Ssabagabo in Wakiso District. The two are accused of …

Butambala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  A suspected lunatic has been killed at Kyabadaaza along the Kampala-Masaka highway in Budde Sub County in Butambala district after attacking a Marijuana vendor. According to information obtained by URN, the suspected lunatic only identified as Robert Kayonza waylaid Vincent Serubowa  on Monday and cut …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Former Ugandan international Jean Sseninde featured for the African Legends side in a 5-a-side international Legends match against World Legends played on Monday at the renowned Pyramids of Giza.  The World Legends team captained by former Brazilian captain and legend Cafu stopped the African Legends …

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal challenging the election of Kibanda North Member of Parliament Taban Idi Amin.   The dismissed appeal was filed by Simon peter Kinyera, a voter from Kibanda in Kiryandongo District challenging a decision by Masindi High Court, which labelled …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Labwor county MP Michael Ayepa has accused his Ngora County counterpart of inciting violence and promoting land grabbing in Abim district.  Ayepa says Abala has incited fellow Iteso from Serere, Amuria and Ngora who settled in a Forest reserve to attack Uganda Wildlife Authority officers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | People power pressure group leaders have said that they will stick to their planned nationwide consultation meetings, as part of the presidential bid for Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi. The statement came hours after police foiled the group’s first consultative meeting in Gayaza, Wakiso …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of Kenneth Kaawe, a former head of Central Cash at the United Bank of Africa. Kenneth Kaawe was first convicted of embezzlement by the anti-corruption the court presided over by Justice Catherine Bamugemereire in 2011. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 13,509 graduands will be conferred upon degrees and awarded diplomas during the 70th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University over four days next week. Of these, 50.5% are female and 49.5% male. Two women emerged the best and will be recognized for this. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Alliance for National Transformation-ANT, a political party championed by Former FDC president Mugisha Muntu has set tough conditions for prospective members and those intending to seek its ticket to contest for various offices. The party has strictly forbidden the recruitment of persons with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police management has directed district and division police commanders –DPCs to ensure all political meetings held in private homes are dispersed. Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga, says police have noticed a continuous violation of the Public Order Management Act –POMA where politicians hold illegal political …