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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has come under fire for disqualifying two guild candidates for allegedly holding an illegal electoral debate at the University. On Thursday, the University’s Electoral Commission Chairperson, Levi Tshilumba said the two candidates were disqualified for holding a “Kimeza” which is contradicting 10 (b) …

Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The Gombolola Internal Security Officer (GISO) of Abuga Sub County in Omoro District has been arrested for aggravated robbery. Michael Onen was arrested together with Benasi Akena and Justine Kidega. According to a police preliminary report, the suspects waylaid and robbed three people who were accused …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Jacquelyn Okui as said more suspects will be arraigned before the Anti-Corruption court in relation to the diversion of iron sheets. This follows criticisms from a section of the public who questioned …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For most people, knowing that they have medical insurance cover means they can receive treatment whenever they fall sick. This in turn has greatly affected their efforts to live a better life by eating healthy and exercising regularly. This, according to stakeholders in the insurance …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda – CoU, Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has urged President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to assent to the recently passed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023. The Archbishop made the call in his Easter message delivered at the Church of Uganda Provincial …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Bishop of Masaka Diocese Rt. Reverend Severus Jjumba, has cautioned Christians against the growing habit of seeking acted-out miracles, saying it is compromising their faith. While delivering his Easter message on Thursday at Kitovu in Masaka City, Bishop Jjumba asked believers to stick …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Bunyoro Kingdom on Thursday celebrated 100 years since the death of Omukama Daudi Cwa II Kabalega of Bunyoro Kitara with a call to cultural institutions to embrace peace and unity. The call was made by President Museveni in a message read for him by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has sentenced former Soroti University Secretary Ruth Achimo Etibot to five years in jail after being found guilty on charges related to diversion of more than 1 billion shillings for the University. The Court presided over by Lady …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Revenue Authority – URA is concerned that it will forego up to Sh2 trillion in tax expenditures in the next financial year. The URA Commissioner General, John Musinguzi, revealed this on Thursday while appearing before Members of Parliament on Parliament’s Committee of Finance …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Bank of Uganda has decided not to further tighten money circulation in the economy by maintaining the Central Bank Rate at 10 percent. This decision by the Monetary Policy Committee was based on the fact that inflation is starting to slow down from the …