Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Makerere University council has held a commemoratory breakfast- dubbed “A legacy of leadership” of all the former leaders of the University as a part of its activities to commemorate 100 years of Excellent Service to Humanity. While speaking at the function, the chairperson of …
Read More »Rwanda launches new home construction for deportees from UK
Kigali, Rwanda | Xinhua | The Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure on Sunday launched the construction of new homes meant to accommodate migrants deported from the United Kingdom (UK). UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Rwanda’s Minister of Infrastructure Ernest Nsabimana officiated the groundbreaking ceremony at the Gahanga sector in Rwanda’s …
Read More »Three arrested for defrauding parents in Arua city
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Arua City have arrested three people for allegedly defrauding more than 100 million Shillings from locals in the West Nile region. The suspects who are believed to be workers of Christ Fourteen Generation Peace and Love in Africa, a faith-based organization were …
Read More »Protect freedoms and rights in Anti-Gay Bill – lawyers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The offences in the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 are vague and go against the principal of legality under the Constitution of Uganda, according to Dr. Adrian Juuko, the Executive Director of Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum. Juuko cited section 29(1) of the Constitution …
Read More »Three arrested for vandalising Karuma electric wires
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three residents of Lira City West Division are in police custody for vandalizing electric wires from the Karuma power transmission line. Two of the suspects are Hammed Hajjala,58, and Muhammed Okello 50. The third suspect is a teenager, whose identity has been witheld by …
Read More »Court dismisses lawsuit against Prof. Openjuru’s appointment
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Gulu has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the appointment of the institution’s Vice Chancellor Prof. George Ladaah Openjuru. Three University staff filed applications for judicial review in September 2021 seeking the court to declare null and void Openjuru’s promotion as a Professor …
Read More »Uganda Law Society loses petition on Sec 24 of the Computer Misuse Act
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The constitutional court has ruled that Section 24 of the Computer Misuse Act, which makes cyber harassment a crime is legal. In a unanimous decision written by Justice Irene Mulyagonja, the constitutional court said it cannot sanction the act of harassing people whether offline or …
Read More »Masaka receives UGX 250b to boost water supply
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation-NWSC has earmarked 250 million Shillings to boost its supply capacity in Masaka District. Engineer Jackson Nimusiima, the NWSC zonal Manager for Masaka said they are undertaking a project that will enable them to expand their network, to address the current …
Read More »Gender, Ethics Ministers submit proposals on Anti-Homosexuality bill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has recommended to parliament to include provisions for juvenile homosexual offenders in the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023. This is carried in the Ministry’s submission to the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee that is currently considering the Bill …
Read More »Nabbanja tasks Mp to account for iron sheets
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja on Saturday tasked the Youth Central Member of Parliament Agnes Kirabo to account for iron sheets disbursed to her. Kirabo appeared on the list of the leaders who benefited from the iron sheets. Others are First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadada, …
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