Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said the Uganda People’s Defence Forces- UPDF base in Somalia was attacked by more than 800 Al-Shabaab militants. Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-chief also confirmed that UPDF soldiers were killed but he did not give numbers of the dead nor …
Read More »Youth leaders want government to support PWDs to participate in electoral process
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of youth leaders has outlined ways in which the government can improve the participation of young people and people with disabilities in the electoral process. At a news conference held in Kampala on May 26, youth leaders representing Civil Society Organisations under the …
Read More »Simba Telecom partners with MiOne to unveil new products
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Simba Telecom has partnered with MiOne to unveil its new products including smartwatch phones, tablets, and accessories. Speaking during the launch at Simba Telecom headquarters on Kampala Road, Andy Chow, the MiOne General Manager said the variety of new MiOne phones & Black Arch TV …
Read More »KAPELEBYONG: CAO, district service commission chairperson disagree on staff recruitment
Kapelebyong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kapelebyong Chief Administrative Officer(CAO), David Lubuuka has disagreed with the District Service Commission (DSC) over the planned recruitment of new staff in the district. The district advertised 23 positions and among the positions include 5 head teachers and deputies, 19 teachers, senior Assistant Town …
Read More »Clergy ask gov’t to review PDM to suit Acholi sub-region needs
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders in Acholi have called on the government to review the Parish Development Model (PDM) so that it suits the real needs of the sub-region that is still recovering from the two decades of insurgencies. The clerics said although the PDM is a good …
Read More »Explore Uganda campaign applauded for promoting domestic tourism
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra, has applauded the Explore Uganda- the Panel of Africa program, for promoting domestic tourism in the country. The Explore Uganda -The Pearl of Africa campaign was launched by President Museveni in 2022, with the aim …
Read More »Judiciary driver interdicted
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The judiciary has interdicted its driver Stanley Kisambira. Kisambira was arrested last week and charged with hate speech after an audio clip went viral. In the clip, Kisambira is heard saying that he would cause suicide and kill his principal and bodyguard and himself in …
Read More »Vipers SC wins Uganda Premier League
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vipers SC are winners of the Star Times Uganda Premier League. Vipers, the defending champions defeated Busoga United 5-0 on the final day of the season at St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende. To secure their championship, the Venoms not only needed to secure a win …
Read More »RUKUNGIRI: Suspect found dead in police cell
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have launched investigations into circumstances under which a 26-year-old suspect died in custody. Benjamin Akampa alias Kyojo, a resident of Kitojo central Bugyera parish Buyanja sub-county, was found dead in the cells of Buyanja Police Station on Thursday. Akampa had been arrested for …
Read More »Court orders auction of Kabale district vehicles
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kabale has ordered that three vehicles belonging to Kabale district local government be auctioned after the district failed to pay 60.7 Million Shillings to a contractor. The vehicles facing auction are attached to the office of the LCV Chairperson, District …
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