SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers have published a book detailing political tactics that it says President Yoweri Museveni has utilized to rule Uganda for close to four decades. The “Autocratization in Contemporary Uganda Clientelism, Coercion, and Social Control” was launched on Monday. It says Uganda has since the return …
Read More »Shs450 billion loan approved for Kitgum-Kidepo road upgrade
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to Euro 110,543,947.52 (about Shs 450 billion) from Standard Chartered Bank to finance the Kitgum-Kidepo Road upgrading project. The 115 km Kitgum-Kidepo Road in North Eastern Uganda, connects the Kitgum and Kaabong districts. The motion for …
Read More »Minister orders arrest of security officers over assault of leaders in Mukono
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Otafiire Kahinda has instructed the Kampala Metropolitan East Regional Police Commander Joab Wabwiire to arrest all officers who were involved in assaulting leaders in Mukono District. The directive follows a series of incidents through which area leaders were allegedly arrested and …
Read More »Systematic training by Chinese company empowers local talent in Uganda
WAKISO, Uganda | Xinhua | The continuous participation of Chinese enterprises in Uganda’s economic development has equipped local employees with professional skills and knowledge, helping them to build their dreams. Musitwa Abel is among the 32 local employees of the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) Uganda who have just completed …
Read More »Kwoyelo admits marrying girls, asks for pardon
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) fighter, Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni has pleaded with the court asking it to forgive him for having married minors for “wives”. It’s criminal in Uganda for one to have canal knowledge of minors. International conventions also protect women and girls …
Read More »UK sanctions Anita Among, Kitutu, Nandutu over corruption
SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | The UK on Tuesday announced sanctions on the Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, and former Ministers, Gorreti Kituti and Agnes Nandutu. The trio is accused of stealing from the poor communities of Karamoja in the infamous iron sheet scandal. Anita Among was among the …
Read More »NWSC to boost water supply in Fort Portal, two other cities
Fort Portal , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study to revamp, expand, and develop water and sanitation infrastructure in Fort Portal Tourism City, along with surrounding areas within a 50-kilometer radius. This endeavor, supported by a grant from …
Read More »ATMIS staff officers conclude induction training in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | An intense five-day induction course for 32 newly deployed staff officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) ended with a call on the officers to serve with dedication and professionalism. The plea to work to advance attainment of the …
Read More »Sheila Sabune appointed UBL Corporate Relations Director
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheila Sabune has been appointed Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) Corporate Relations Director, with effect from 1st May 2024. She has over two decades of expertise in Operations Management, vast experience in Commercial Execution and Project Management, and a strong background in Trade Law, Policy, …
Read More »MultiChoice plans May 1 upgrade of DStv decoders in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice will be implementing technology upgrades for old DStv decoders in Uganda, effective May 1st, 2024. In a statement, Multichoice Uganda said “the upgrade will provides customers with an enhanced entertainment experience by offering high-quality, customer-focused technology that delivers exceptional value.” The upgrade aims to align …
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