Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has ordered city tycoons Drake Lubega and Mansur Matovu to open their closed buildings for traders to resume their normal operations. The presidency Minister, Esther Mbayo issued the directive at a press briefing this morning. She directed police led by the Kampala Metropolitan police …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recruitment of Chris Ariko Obore as Director of Communication of Public Affairs at Parliament was based on an illegality. This is contained in a March 5th, 2019 termination letter to Obore by the Clerk to Parliament, Jane Kibirige. She explains that this is …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If you are a person who moves in public vehicles, you have at least ever witnessed a taxi driver doing whatever possible to dodge a police roadblock. In some scenarios you saw a police patrol or traffic police officer chasing a stubborn driver or motorcyclist. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah has deferred debate on the Persons for Disabilities Bill, 2018 to give room for consultations and harmonization. The bill proposes amendments to the electoral structure for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) representatives. It seeks to provide for the promotion of rights …
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KCCA FC v Vipers SC – 4:00pm Star Times Stadium, Lugogo Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA FC and Vipers SC face off in game day 25 of the Star Times Uganda Premier League at Startimes Stadium, Lugogo today. “To many, it’s seen as the title decider while to the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Internal Affairs Minister, Gen. Jeje Odongo will head a sub-committee investigating the murder of Ronald Ssebulime. Ssebulime was gunned down by police officers in Mukono district on March 24th after the Information Communication and Technology-ICT State Minister; Idah Nantaba raised am alarm, fearing that …
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Uganda hunt for kidnapped US tourist enters third day Kampala, Uganda | AFP | Ugandan security forces scoured dense bush on Thursday in the hunt for a US tourist and her safari guide who were kidnapped by gunmen in a national park. “The operation to rescue the tourist is still ongoing,” …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s committee on the physical infrastructure has suspended regional public hearings on the Roads Amendment Bill due to lack of funds. The Bill seeks to provide for the declaration, control and protection of road reserves on public roads, to introduce express penalties and to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government-IGG wants the Leadership Code Act, 2017 amended. Introduced in 1992, the Leadership Code Act last amended in 2017 by parliament sets limits on the financial behaviour of public servants; require leaders to declare their incomes, assets and liabilities and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ssebalu and Lule Advocates, a city law firm has asked the High Court to dismiss the application filled by Businessman Sudhir Ruparelia accusing the firm of conflict of interest. In 2017, Sudhir’s Company Crane Management Services sued DfCU Bank over rent arrears amounting to …
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