Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has ordered a fresh hearing of a petition in which Fred Nyanzi is contesting the election of Muhammad Nsereko as the Member of Parliament for Kampala Central. The panel of three Court of Appeal Justices comprising Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Stephen Musota, …
Read More »Lyantonde veterinary authorities opt for public dialogues to curb counterfeit drugs
Lyantonde, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The veterinary department of Lyantonde district has rolled out a series of public dialogues in response to the rampant use of counterfeit acaricides and other veterinary medicines in the area. Dr Ronald Bameka, the District Veterinary Officer says the area is currently battling with dealers …
Read More »EPRC calls for redemption of micro, small and medium enterprises after Covid-19 blow
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at the Economic Policy Researcher Center (EPRC) have asked the government to redeem businesses that were completely shutdown due to pressures caused by COVID-19-related restrictions. This followed a survey showing over 400,000 employees of Micro, Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) lost their jobs over …
Read More »‘Safeguard Uganda’s properties & trade interests in Kenya’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Committee on Budget has asked Uganda’s High Commission in Kenya to maintain government properties in good shape so that they can generate sufficient revenue to finance the national budget. In a meeting with High Commission officials in Nairobi led by Head of Mission, Ambassador …
Read More »Contactor embarks on desilting of River Nyamwamba
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The much-anticipated desilting of River Nyamwamba has started in Kasese district. The exercise will be undertaken by Ambitious Construction Company under a 17 billion Shillings project, with activities covering a distance of 5.4 kilometres along three major hotspots. River Nyamwamba has in the recent past …
Read More »Rubirizi DHO, health inspector arrested over embezzlement
Rubirizi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rubirizi District Health Officer Dr. Tibenda Sete, and the District Health Inspector Jennifer Kyarimpa, have been arrested by the office of the Inspector of Government. The two officials are accused of allegedly presenting false accountability and causing financial loss to the government of over 105 …
Read More »UHRC investigates denial of passports to Kakwenza’s children
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights Commission-UHRC has started investigations into allegations of passport denial to three children of novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija. In a letter dated 22nd June, 2022, the UHRC Director of Complaints, Investigations and Legal Services, Aida Nakiganda asked the Directorate of Immigration to respond to …
Read More »Uncertainty still lingers over MPs’ UGX 40M handout
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have continued to give contradictory responses towards the recent controversial disbursement of 40 million Shillings they allegedly received on their accounts. While speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview, several legislators have confirmed receipt of the money while others have remained …
Read More »COSASE exposes city law firm in fake Shs2.3bn land compensation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A city law firm has come under the spotlight on allegations of fraud and forgery in the Shs2.3 billion land compensation scam where money was paid to a ‘ghost’ claimant. Lawyers Kyle Lubega and Richard Buzibira of Lubega & Buzibira Co. Advocates are said to …
Read More »Health ministry drafting policy for mandatory sickle cell screening
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is drafting a policy that will require couples to compulsorily screen for sickle cell before getting married. Charles Kiyaga, the Director of the sickle cell program at the ministry revealed this on Thursday at a convention attended by policymakers, scientists, and …
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