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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force is investigating reports that Makerere University students are paid by political actors and activists to engage in protests. Police Spokesman Fred Enanga says that the payments, made through mobile money platforms, are part of the various clues being followed to establish …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Activists have decried the governments’ silence and inaction on the proposed recruitment of sign language interpreters in public institutions. They argue that whereas the Constitution and the Disabilities Act make provisions for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities, many …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe municipality is pooling resources to mark, protect and preserve tourism sites within its jurisdiction. Entebbe, Uganda’s first administrative town, holds several historical sites, parks and gardens. They include the first seat of the Ugandan Parliament, Muzinga square and Children’s Park, all close to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scores of traditional healers and spiritualists from Busoga region have pitched camp at Bujagali village, Budondo sub-county, Jinja district to celebrate the life of their leader, Budhagali Nabamba. Born Donozio Namunkanga Mukembo Zirabamuzale, the spiritualist, breathed his last on Saturday night after suffering a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint venture between Roko Construction Limited and Roko Construction (Rwanda) Ltd has resumed construction works for the New Parliament Chamber. Though only a few workers were on the site around 2 pm yesterday, the resumption of works come four months after the  Parliamentary …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  The Guild Presidents Association has petitioned the Speaker pf Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga to intervene and address grievances of students of Makerere University which among others includes implementation of the 15 percent cumulative tuition policy. A delegation of the Association, led by Kyambogo University Guild President …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | A cross-section of legislators is proposing penalties against drivers who splash water on pedestrians.  Such incidences have been common, in parts of Kampala, where a number of roads are covered in potholes, logged with water and poor drainage systems. In some instances, drivers who splash …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Importers and retailers in Kampala have started stocking up for the Christmas festivities with anticipation for bumper sales in the season.   Several traders, however, said they have faced heavy taxes which means they will bring in fewer goods than they did last year.  But Shoppers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tension is high in the top leadership of Uganda Cooperative Alliance Limited –UCA amidst accusations of fraud, impersonation and abuse of office, among others. The tension climaxed on Monday morning when the UCA general secretary, Ivan Asiimwe forcefully broke into his office where he …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court has issued criminal summons for Music Promoter, David Lule alias Selector Davie who is wanted for disobedience of statutory duties. He is jointed charged with the Kyadondo East Member of Parliament, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, Julius Katongole, Fred Nyanzi …