KAMPALA | Xinhua | The Third South Summit ended on Monday in the Ugandan capital Kampala with participating leaders calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the protection of civilians. The two-day summit, which brought together leaders of the Group of 77 members and China, urged the …
Read More »Ambassador Nekesa’s family confirm theft of sh2billion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business tycoon Hajji Suleiman Mafabi Lumolo has confirmed to detectives that the robbery orchestrated by five policemen at his residence in Muyenga in Kampala not only resulted in the loss of his wife’s sh41 million but also led to the theft of sh2.2 billion, …
Read More »Four police officers dimissed, arrested for robbing $30,000 from Kenyan businessman
Kabalagala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police has announced that it has dismissed with disgrace four police officers attached to Kabalagala police station. This even before they are charged with aggravated robbery, after they turned against a businessman, who allegedly had in their possession $30,000 and wanted to exchange it into …
Read More »Who will preside at Makerere University’s 74th graduation?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 12,000 students are expected to gather at Makerere University Freedom Square for the one-week-long 74th Makerere University graduation ceremony scheduled to run from January 29th to February 2, 2024. The last such event was presided over by the former Chancellor, Professor Ezra …
Read More »Rugby shooting police file forwarded to DPP
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police are yet to confirm whether the weapon used by city lawyer Sam Ahamya to shoot Nekeon Buruga, a private security guard was licensed. Buruga met his death on Saturday afternoon at Kings Park Rugby Club in Kakajjo Zone in Kiira municipality where he …
Read More »Court issues arrest warrant for Katanga’s widow
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court issued a warrant of arrest for Molly Katanga, widow of the late businessman Henry Katanga, in connection with the murder of her husband. Chief Magistrate Erias Kakooza issued the warrant on Monday following a request from the Prosecution, led …
Read More »Muni University health science laboratory project stalls over funds
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a multi-purpose Health Science Laboratory Building at Muni University has stalled for nearly five years. In March 2019, the university signed a contract with Kisinga Construction Company for the second phase of the construction, with a planned completion date in 2022. However, …
Read More »IGG seeks time to respond to Kitutu’s contested charges
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government has requested additional time to respond to an amended application from Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Goretti Kitutu, seeking the dismissal of new charges accusing her of causing a financial loss of 1.5 billion Shillings. The case, in which Kitutu lists the …
Read More »G77 spouses visit Entebbe Children’s Surgical Hospital
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fabrice Brad Rulinda, the Mayor of Entebbe, emphasized the pressing need to establish additional healthcare facilities to augment specialized services, especially for underprivileged communities. The mayor’s insightful remarks were delivered on Sunday evening as he addressed the spouses of G77 summit delegates during their visit …
Read More »Health ministry interdicts commissioner after intern deployment mess
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moses Kabangi, the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Environmental Health has been interdicted over allegations of soliciting money from medical interns with the promise of deploying them in favorable hospitals. The Senior Public Relations in the Ministry of Health (MOH), Emmanuel Ainebyoona, revealed this to URN in …
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