NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Foreign Exchange (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed by Parliament will now require investors in the foreign exchange sector to have a minimum paid-up share capital of 200 million Shillings to transact the business. While passing the Bill during plenary chaired by Speaker Anita Among on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Newly promoted senior police officers have been urged to appreciate their juniors because they are vital in their promotions. While speaking at the pipping ceremony of police officers who were recently promoted to the ranks of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Commissioner of Police and Senior …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Lira on Thursday arrested four councilors of Lira District for staging an illegal protest over unpaid emoluments. Those arrested are Dennis Owera, representing Itek Sub County, Isaac Ojok of Agweng Town Council, Moses Odunu, councilor representing Amach Town Council and Bonny Okello, councilor …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom has tasked oil companies operating in the region to put in place policies to ensure the conservation, and protection of the environment especially the fight against plastic pollution. Phillip Katahoire, the Kingdom’s Minister for External Relations says that the disposal, …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu Regional Referral Hospital has started operating a computerized tomography (CT) scan, nearly eight months after its installation at the facility. The Health Ministry delivered the machine in November last year but has been idle due to a lack of a specialist radiologist to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime, has said female police officers should not expect to be handled like glass, for once someone joins the force, he or she is expected to be ready for all situations at all times. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government through the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Fisheries has affirmed its commitment to the production and trading of quality vanilla by announcing the harvest date to the farmers to avoid premature harvest that can ruin Uganda’s market. The State Minister of …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi has asked administrative units to digitize local revenue collection. Magyezi said computer-generated services when properly cultured can improve management and service delivery to the citizens. The Minister added that the clocking of staff, council meetings, interaction, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Service Commission has promoted 117 State Attorneys to the rank of Senior State Attorney. In an internal memo, copy seen by Uganda Radio Network,  those promoted sat and passed promotional oral interviews before the Public Service Commission. “Congratulations to those who have …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court has committed Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Gorreti Kitutu and two of her co-accused to the High Court to face trial on charges related to loss of public property arising from the diversion of the iron sheets meant for the Karamoja Community …