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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is in trouble over the utilization of 527 billion Shillings meant for the Rural Electrification Agency-REA. REA was absorbed by the mother ministry following the rationalization of government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies – MDAs, a move aimed at …

Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The relatives of a former staff of Watoto Children`s Home in Omoro District are demanding investigations into her death. Joyce Lamunu, 59, died at Watoto Children`s Home Laminadera after reportedly eating substances laced with poison and gross negligence from the management of the institution. Lamunu …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Drilling of oil wells at the Tilenga project is expected to commence in mid-July as the clock ticks toward the first oil in 2025. The project operated by TotalEnergies EP is planned to produce 190,000 barrels of oil per day at peak. Commencement of drilling …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A youth skills development Hub has opened at Nyamitanga Technical Institute in Mbarara City. The skills development Hub will offer short courses like carpentry and joinery, Electrical Installation, plumbing, motor vehicle mechanics, and driving for three months to six months assessed by the Directorate of …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five people from the same family have been hacked to death in Masaka District. The incident occurred in Kijonjo village, Buwunga Sub County. It is reported that unknown assailants broke into the family home on Friday night. The dead have been identified as Emmanuel Muteesasira, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The children and relatives of the late Supreme Court Justice Stella Arach Amoko have rejected the proposed neutral burial place at Arua Catholic Cathedral Cemetery in Ediofe parish, Arua City. The proposal to bury Justice Arach at a neutral place was reached on Friday during …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Yinghe Chen 43, a Chinese national has been arrested for fleecing Ugandans more than 4.5 billion Shillings in an online sports betting scam. Chen was arrested by the detectives from Criminal Investigations Directorate –CID after the national cyber taskforce traced his residence. Polly Namaye, the …

Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Agago District on Friday rejected 60 heads of substandard cattle procured for farmers. The animals were procured by Gwok Dogi Company Limited and were to be given to farmers who experienced unfavorable weather conditions in the district. However, district leaders who were on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The banking industry has asked for a statutory recognition of the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services to empower it with the professionalization of the industry and the services. The industry leaders say this will also make it easy to enforce standards in the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One in five Ugandans aged 60 and above suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, a new study by researchers at Makerere University’s Department of Psychiatry has revealed. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative condition that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die, slowly destroying memory …