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Besigye, Mukaku remanded for inciting violence

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has remanded former presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye to Luzira prison on charges of inciting violence. Besigye together with former Rubaga South Constituency Parliamentary candidate, Samuel Lubega Mukaku, were remanded by court presided over by Grade One Magistrate Asuman Muhumuza. …

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SALARIES: Mixed reactions after teachers start day 1 of strike

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A strike is underway for teachers under the Uganda National Teachers Union who are protesting the salary enhancements for Science teachers. This follows the government’s decision to increase the salaries of science teachers to the tune of sh4million while the art teachers and those in …

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Mbale hospital overwhelmed after Bukedea bus accident

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDNT | A total of 40 injured casualties of the Tuesday night accident in Bukedea district are undergoing treatment at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. The head-on- collision involving two buses, a Wanagon Isuzu Coach UAR 293M and Gateway Nissan UAH 781Z happened around 10:00pm near Opiko …

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DETAILS: Court rules on Bitature versus Vantage Mezzanine Fund

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed with costs an application by Kampala businessman Patrick Bitature for a temporary injunction to restrain his creditors of M/s Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Partnership from selling, alienating, disposing of, taking possession, or any action against his properties.  On May 18, The Daily Monitor newspaper advertised the sale by public …

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Mukono Diocese hunts new Bishop as Ssebaggala clocks 65

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono Diocese has embarked on the search for a new bishop ahead of the retirement of Right Reverend James William Ssebaggala after clocking 65-years of age. The Province of Church of Uganda confirmed Ssebagala’s retirement in March this year prompting the Mukono diocesan synod to appoint …

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Security intercepts suspected narcotics packaged as coffee samples

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has intercepted suspected narcotics disguised as coffee for export at Entebbe International Airport, according to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority-UCAA. The UCAA spokesperson Vianney Luggya, said that the suspicious cargo was disguised as coffee samples in branded packets of African Premium Coffee for export. It was …

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Court dismisses election appeal against Busiro North MP

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has dismissed an election appeal filed by Edgar Lubadde, challenging the victory of Paul Nsubuga as the Member of Parliament representing Busiro North Constituency, for failing to serve the record of appeal within the stipulated time of 30 days. In a judgment …

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M23 rebels allow refugees to cross to Rutshuru for basic needs

Bunagana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The M23 rebels have allowed DRC refugees who are camping in Bunagana town council to cross back to Rutshuru and pick up basic needs. The rebels conquered Bunagana border in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province on Monday after overpowering DRC government security forces in the area. …

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Taxi owners petition KCCA over park user fees

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Taxi owners in Kampala have petitioned Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA over the high park user fees. Over 20 taxi owners on Tuesday met the Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago at City Hall. Last month, the owners petitioned Lukwago describing the fees as unfair. In 2020, the Minister …

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