Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has refused to concede defeat in the Jinja East parliamentary by-election, saying it was marred by violence, multiple voting, bribery and intimidation. In a press briefing hours after FDC’s Paul Mwiru was declared winner by the Electoral …
Read More »IN THE INDEPENDENT: Tumukunde sacking and ‘inner circle’ politics
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The top stories in this week’s The Independent. COVER STORY Tumukunde sacking: How Museveni played `inner circle’ politics THE LAST WORD Uganda’s myths and realities: Why Besigye can only govern using Museveni’s politics of corruption and patronage. TELECOMS MTN Uganda rebounds with Shs 1.68 …
Read More »20 companies on board for NSSF Kampala Hash run
Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Over 20 companies have so far signed up for the NSSF Kampala Hash run that is aimed at raising Shs 400 million for the renovations of selected public schools in Kampala. The money collected will go towards helping Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) renovate schools under its …
Read More »Mwiru regains Jinja East seat with 56% victory
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FDC’s Paul Mwiru has won the hotly contested Jinja East by-election, getting 6654 votes (56%) against NRM Nathan Igeme Nabeta’s 5043 (42%). The Electoral Commission confirmed the results Thursday night. (see return form below) The seat fell vacant in January following a Court of Appeal …
Read More »Israel court suspends plan to deport African migrants ‘to Uganda and Rwanda’
Jerusalem, Undefined | AFP | Israel’s supreme court on Thursday suspended a controversial government plan to deport thousands of Eritrean and Sudanese migrants in response to a challenge from those opposed to the move. The court said in its decision the state was given until March 26 to provide …
Read More »NITA-U promises support as Jumia releases 2018 Uganda Mobile report
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A top official of the National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA Uganda) has outlined a raft of measures in place to reduce the cost of internet, encourage greater use and make e-commerce attractive for all stakeholders. Interventions by government in the sector in …
Read More »Authorized Economic Operator’s conference attracts 1000 delegates
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Over 1000 delegates, 600 international and 400 national, are in Uganda for the next three days to take part in the 4th World Customs Organization Global Authorised Economic Operator’s Conference that officially opened today – March 14 at Kampala Serena Hotel. Speaking to reporters prior …
Read More »‘Togikwatako’ activist Papa Were Salim elected Makerere guild president
Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Papa Were Salim, a Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leaning Independent candidate, was Wednesday declared winner of the Makerere University Guild Presidential race. The fourth year student of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine beat 14 other contestants sending supporters in night long celebrations. According to official …
Read More »Rain pounds Mbarara as Police, Red Cross rush to Rwizi Arch Hotel
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police and the Red Cross have been called to Rwizi Arch Hotel in Mbarara town, where reports indicate a structure collapsed and trapped several people after Wednesday’s heavy rains in the region. The Rwizi Arch Hotel in the Rwebikona area, is one of the …
Read More »VIDEO: MP Twinamasiko makes statement on ‘wife beating’ remarks
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Member of Parliament Onesimus Twinamasiko on Wednesday presented a statement of personal explanation on remarks reported in the media about “women beating.” PARLIAMENT VIDEO Share on: WhatsApp
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