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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Auditor General, Edward Akol has revealed that 212 Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCOS in 14 Local Governments cannot account for Parish Revolving Fund –PRF to the tune of sh1.544 billion received and withdrawn from their bank accounts. According to Akol, the amount had not …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest report by the Auditor General has indicated an increase in Uganda’s external debt by 2.2 percent, from 53.19 trillion to 54.37 trillion Shillings. According to Auditor General, Edward Akol, the increase is primarily driven by the borrowing from multilateral creditors, which has expanded …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda is on high alert following a suspected Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in neighboring Tanzania that has left eight people dead, a health official said here Wednesday. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at Uganda’s Ministry of Health, told Xinhua over the telephone that health authorities …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Education Policy Review Commission, chaired by Nuwe Amanya Mushega, has officially concluded its mandate after over four years of gathering input from Ugandans on improving the education and sports sectors. According to a commission member, the final report and proposals have been completed. The …

Katakwi, UGANDA | THE INDPENDENT | Iteso Cultural Union (ICU), headed by Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot, has reopened two cultural sites that were destroyed by former UPDF Deputy Chief of Defense Forces, General Peter Elwelu. Last year, two renowned cultural sites in Katakwi District were demolished under the orders of …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s admission as a BRICS partner state presents an opportunity for the East African country to benefit from deeper ties with some of the world’s largest emerging markets and to facilitate its own development, a senior official has said. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Uganda officially …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abbas Byakagaba, has urged police leaders to prioritize discipline and accountability in their operations. Addressing police chiefs from Aswa West, Aswa East, and North Kyoga regions, at Gulu City Hall in Aswa West on Tuesday, Byakagaba emphasized fairness and integrity in exercising …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Detectives from Kiira police region have led Sedrick Lukwago, a former casual laborer, to the home of late businessman Swaibu Katongole, where he confessed to having killed him. Katongole, who was attacked by unknown assailants near his gate on December 10, 2024, was found dead …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has issued a stern warning and announced plans to launch a crackdown on tobacco smokers in Gulu City. Dr. Enock Kabanda, the Uganda Police Mental Health Focal Point Person, made the announcement during an awareness meeting organized in collaboration with the …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Swarms of bees caused chaos on Tuesday, halting court proceedings at Abim Magistrates Court and triggering a stampede in South Division, Moroto Municipality, resulting in injuries to several individuals. In Abim, the bees invaded the courtroom around midday, creating widespread panic. Court staff, prison officers, …