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Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The LC3 Chairperson of Ongongoja Sub County in Katakwi district, William Omeke has been arrested by the military over his alleged involvement in the theft of 22 cattle from Poron Sub County in Napak district. Omeke is the first prominent leader from Teso sub region …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Trade Industry and Cooperatives, David Kwesiga Bahati and Kabale district local leaders are in a fight over utilization of shilling’s 1 billion road fund. Kabale is among districts that received shillings 1 billion to fund the rehabilitation of roads during …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has developed a strategic plan to ensure that accountants play transformational roles in the communities. The plan says accountants should demonstrate their relevance in communities other than only keeping books of accounts. During the opening of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s motor vehicle industry has been recognised by the SAE (the Society of Automobile Engineers) International, allocating it the World Manufacturers’ Identifier (WMI). SAE International is the leader in connecting and educating mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. The global association …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local manufacturers and legislators have called on the government to support the Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill 2023, saying that this will save trillions of Shillings in state revenues. Bugiri Municipality MP Asuman Basalirwa was granted leave in July 2013, to introduce a Private Member’s Bill entitled …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The daughters of the late Henry Katanga were slapped with charges of being accessories after the commission of murder at the High Court in Kampala. Patrica Kakwanzi and Martha Nkwanzi pleaded not guilty to the charge in which their mother, Molly Katanga is accused of …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda said Wednesday that its first shipment of oil has docked at the Kenyan seaport of Mombasa as Kampala moves away from importing the critical commodity through third parties. Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), a state-run oil agency, said in a post on X, formerly …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All is set for the official draw of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Qualifiers that will be conducted in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday. 48 African nations will be drawn into twelve groups of four to determine the teams that qualify …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Joseph Kyofa Kabuye has hailed Equity Bank for supplementing government’s drive to boost wealth creation in the Luwero region. Kyofa Kabuye acknowledged  government’s efforts in creating a conducive environment for entrepreneurship, that Equity Bank is using …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ibrahim Kato is PostBank Uganda Limited’s new Chief Retail Officer. According to a statement from the bank, Kato will be responsible for the formation and execution of the bank’s business growth strategy across distribution channels, fintech business, aales, and bancassurance. “Ibrahim currently oversees the bank’s retail …