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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that it will commence the hearing of confirmation of charges against fugitive Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel leader Joseph Kony in absentia. The Judges have set October 15 this year as the date for the commencement of confirmation …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President  Yoweri Museveni has pledged to provide financial support to the judiciary towards rejuvenating the traditional methods of dispute resolution as opposed to the colonial way of litigation. The President’s promise was contained in a message delivered by Vice  President, Jessica Alupo while officiating at …

Luuka, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Luuka Resident District Commissioner Paul Waiswa has been suspended for gross misconduct. The decision follows a complaint filed by Abdullah Kisige, a casual labourer at Kiyunga car washing bay, in Luuka district, who accused Waiswa of beating him up. Kisige accompanied his complaint with a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Investigations about the murder of Ndiga clan leader Daniel Bbosa show that his killers were hired by his namesake and nemesis Lujja Bbosa Tabula. Information gathered by the police from Mengo, the seat of Buganda Kingdom shows that Tabula installed himself as the ‘legitimate’ leader …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Egyptian national, Ahmed Zinhom Ibrahim Selim, whose body was recovered from a swamp in Soroti district on Saturday was killed over business rivalry with his fellow countrymen, the police have revealed. Zinhom, 32, has been supplying kitchenware and appliances to various individuals, including civil servants. The kitchenware …

Ankara , Turkey| THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen. Jeje Odongo has urged the international community to support conflict prevention initiatives undertaken by the regional and sub-regional organizations and called for the reform of the UN Security Council to ensure it is fit-for purpose. Odongo is attending the Antalya …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The government is poised to introduce regulations for masons, commonly known as Fundis, on construction sites, as well as construction companies, under the proposed Engineering Professionals’ Bill. This bill, which has received initial approval from the cabinet, aims to replace the outdated 1969 law, …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Police has arrested 7 suspects, including hospitalized Noah Lujja who was and Milly Naluwenda of Kisekwa Court, for being part of the suspects, behind the violent murder by shooting of businessman and Ndiga clan leader Eng. Daniel Bbosa February 25. In a statement, Police …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |  A wave of excitement is sweeping through Ugandan schools thanks to the “Njogera Francais” competition, which translates to “I Speak French” in Luganda. Spearheaded by the Alliance Française de Kampala (AFK), this strategic initiative aims not only to equip students with valuable language skills but …

The company plans to invest about US$30million in the short and long term Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Turkish real estate firm, VAAL Real Estate, has entered the Ugandan market with its flagship housing project dubbed CADENZA valued at approximately US$30 million. The construction works for CADENZA located in …