Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC headquarters has designated Friday, February 24, 2023, to protest against homosexual practices in the country. In a February 21, 2023 statement, Sheikh Imran Abdunoor Ssali, the UMSC Religious Affairs Secretary, directs all District Kadhis nationwide to ensure that their Friday …
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Kitagwenda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kitagwenda District Education Officer, Sedas Asiimwe is on remand for alleged forgery and uttering false documents. He appeared before the Kamwenge Chief Magistrates Court on Wednesday following his arrest on Tuesday by a joint team from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and the …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people have met their death at the hands of angry Hoima residents for allegedly conniving with a land grabber. The angry residents of Rwobunyonyi, Kirindasojo, and Kihohoro in Buraru sub-county lynched Frank Musabe and Sam Kakooza, both residents of Rwobunyonyi village on Monday evening …
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Kibuku, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parish chiefs in Kibuku district are under the spotlight for allegedly charging each beneficiary under the Parish Development Program-PDM Shillings 10,000 for registration. Fred Kirya, one of the PDM beneficiaries says that their parish chief asked each member to pay Shillings 10,000 as registration fees …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The much-anticipated extension of grid electricity to the West Nile region hangs in balance as squabbles over compensation of landowners overshadow the end of March target. Records at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) indicate that at least 80 people affected by the project in …
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Kibuku, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents of Kibuku secondary school have pleaded with the government to help them improve the deplorable structures at the school. Started in 1992, Kibuku secondary school operates in dilapidated structures. Stephen Mwanga, one of the parents told URN that most of the structures at the …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Julius Lucky, the Mbarara District Senior Physical Planner has come under fire from the District Public Accounts committee for allegedly approving the construction of buildings in Bwizibwera-Rutooma town council without conducting site visits. This came up when Lucky appeared before the District Public Accounts committee …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenneth Odida, 50, a news anchor with the National Broadcaster, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation-UBC, and 15 others are on remand for alleged treachery and illegal possession of ammunition and firearms. The others are; Private Yofas Adia Yusuf, a boda boda rider and resident of Ojovule village …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited, a member of the Safal Group on Feb 21st, opened a showroom in Nansana, one of the fastest-growing markets in the Central region. The opening up of a showroom in Nansana is a strategic market penetration move geared towards growing the overall …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda kingdom has identified five crucial areas that require the central government’s attention to bring about meaningful reforms in the education sector for improved outcomes. These areas encompass refocusing the curriculum to meet the needs and backgrounds of specific regions, mandatory teaching of local …
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