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Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Flying Squad and the army have apprehended over 140 suspected criminals in Nsangi, within Kyengera town council, Wakiso district, over the weekend. This intelligence-led operation, led by the joint Flying Squad, Kampala Metropolitan South Police, and the army, targeted areas like Kitemu (known as …

Kampala, Uganda | PWATCH-UG| The Ministry of Finance has revealed that the Government will spend up to UGX 24.9 trillion on servicing Uganda’s public debt. This comes months after the Bank of Uganda reported that Uganda’s public debt as of August 2023 stood at UGX 88.807 trillion. The August debt …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Shilling ended the year 2023 on a stronger note, having stabilized against the US Dollar, and did better than its peers in the East African Community, according to analysts. The currency strength has fluctuated between 3,767 and 3,815 to the US dollar over …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda will host the 19th Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Heads of State and Government, a forum of 120 member states from 15 to 20 January 2024, at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. Most delegates will fly in through the newly refurbished Entebbe Airport. SELECT …

Kaabong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in Kaabong district have apprehended 24 suspected Karamojong warriors believed to be involved in the raid on Komuria West Trading Center, resulting in the death of one person and the robbery of a local bar. On January 4th, 2024, at approximately 9:00 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Activities at the Bwaise taxi park came to a halt due to a clash between the outgoing leadership and the newly appointed leadership that was scheduled to be sworn in on Monday morning. In December last year, over 300 taxi drivers and conductors from various …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the completion of the relocation and reconstruction of the iconic Clock Tower at Queen’s Way, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is actively exploring options to ensure the clock is operational. The original monumental tower, which proudly stood tall for around 66 years, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six people have been remanded to Luzira Prison by the Kampala Capital City Authority – City Hall Court on charges of aggravated robbery following the demolition of a private residence in Ntinda. The accused are Julius Lukwago, Hussein Kato, Peter Okello, Umar Kateregga (driver), …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero Chief Administrative Officer has directed five head teachers to refund over sh24 million allocated under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) program. It follows the failure of the affected teachers to account for the funds disbursed under the third and fourth quarters of the 2022/23 …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jude Mike Mudoma, Umukuka III the cultural leader of the Bamasaaba has strongly denounced the practice of conducting circumcision rituals before the official launch in August. He expressed his displeasure during the Umukuuka III Cup, Bugisu inter-county tournament’s finale held at the Mbale City Stadium …