Minister found to be hypertensive, airlifted after fainting in Kanungu Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister for Information Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance was on Saturday night airlifted to Kampala for medical attention after fainting while in his constituency Kinkiizi East in Kanungu district. Baryomunsi …
Read More »Uganda Airlines: Will COSASE probe report see the light of day?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outcome of an investigation by Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises – COSASE on the operations of Uganda National Airlines Company Limited – UACL has been long awaited but the report remains concealed. Between August and September, 2022, the Committee led …
Read More »NRM cadres remanded to Lira prison over theft by misusing president’s name
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Magistrates Court in Lira remanded three NRM Cadres to Lira Government Prison over theft contrary to Section 254, 261 of the Penal Code Act. On Friday Vicky Atim, Basil Odyek, and Nelson Ocen appeared before Jonathan William Wamimbi, the Grade One Magistrate where they …
Read More »Kasese leaders seek presidents intervention in kilembe mines hospital issues
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese district Leaders have asked president Yoweri Museveni to intervene in the controversies surrounding the withdrawal of the credit line for medical supplies of Kilembe Mines Hospital. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine wrote to the Executive Director of Joint Medical Stores on …
Read More »Consumers gain, Transporters doomed as new fuel shipper starts operations – PSFU
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent start of fuel transportation by the MT (Motor Tank) Kabaka Mutebi II along the Kisumu-Entebbe route is a potential disruption in the entire delivery chain, according to experts. The ship which is said to have the capacity to carry 4.5 million litres at …
Read More »Parliament asks works Minister for plans to counter road carnage
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Minister of Works and Transport to present a statement on road accidents in the country and what the enforcing agencies are doing to curb the carnage. The call comes after a series of accidents that …
Read More »Recovery of Emooyga funds low in Kitgum district
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recovery rate of funds disbursed to beneficiaries under the Presidential Initiative on Job and Wealth Creation program, Emyooga in Kitgum is reportedly low. The program being implemented countrywide targets 18 clusters in each constituency including Boda Boda cyclists, taxi operators, salon operators, restaurant owners, …
Read More »Simba Telecom to invest US$1million in New Year investment plans to boost its market presence
Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Local telecommunication devices and airtime solutions provider Simba Telecom has confirmed plans to enhance its market presence and effectiveness by improving its retail distribution capacity. The Simba Group operating subsidiary, which is also integrated telecommunications firm MTN’s lead distribution partner, is investing about US$1,000,000 in …
Read More »KARAMOJA: Security forces step up action against charcoal burning
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The security forces in Karamoja sub-region have banned charcoal and bush-burning activities to curb cattle theft and depletion of trees. The forces say the move is due to a resurgence of cattle theft, noting that suspected cattle raiders have resorted to staying in the bush pretending …
Read More »Police operations commander arrested for selling marijuana exhibits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Operations Commander of Kakiri Policing Division Hannington Asiimwe is detained at Railway police in Kampala on the accusation of selling six sacks of marijuana exhibits. Asiimwe, according to police sources, conducted an operation in areas of Masuulita, on Christmas eve, where he intercepted sacks …
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