Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Mathais Mpuuga has told Opposition lawmakers that after registering successes on the Floor of Parliament, focus should now be at mobilising the population to demand for better services and accountability of public resources. Addressing Opposition MPs at a …
Read More »Private schools in Kasese, Bunyangabu appeal for financial aid from gov’t
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of private school administrators in Kasese and Bunyangabu districts have cried out for financial assistance from the government to aid schools and other educational institutions to deal with the rising operational costs. The administrators argue that the high costs of essential commodities including …
Read More »Kansai Plascon dines with dealers in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s leading paint manufacturers, Kansai Plascon treated their dealers from across the country to a sumptuous dinner at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel over the weekend. The dinner which is held annually is aimed at celebrating the company’s dealers for their continued dedication towards the growth …
Read More »European Union pledges to work with Uganda’s tourism sector players
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union delegation in Uganda has expressed readiness to work with the tourism sector in Uganda, as part of their set priorities for four years beginning 2022/24, officials said in a press release shared by Uganda Tourism Board on May 9. This announcement comes …
Read More »CAOs bypassing district councils on budget scrutiny
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, is perturbed by reports that Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) are undermining the powers of district councils by submitting budgets to the finance ministry without scrutiny by the councils. Tayebwa said he had received reports from district councillors and speakers …
Read More »International school teacher arrested over aggravated defilement
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Directorate-CID is holding an international school teacher on charges of aggravated defilement of a three and half-year-old pupil. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga, has identified the suspect as Eric Kirimana, a Burundian National at Ambrosoli International School located in Bugolobi, a Kampala city …
Read More »Passport office scales down production to upgrade systems
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Internal Affairs has scaled down the production of passports to enable them to upgrade their system. Addressing journalists at the Internal Affairs Ministry offices in Kampala, the spokesperson Simon Peter Mundeyi refuted rumors that they have run out of passport booklets, which …
Read More »DPP urges parliament to expedite enactment of Witness Protection Law
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions-ODPP has pleaded with Parliament to urgently enact the Witness Protection Law to address gaps in the criminal justice administration. John Baptist Asiimwe, the Deputy DPP resounded the call on Monday while interfacing with Parliament’s Committee on Human …
Read More »UPDF on the spot for torturing suspect to death
Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The community in Komutunyuro village in Poron sub-county, Napak district have accused UPDF soldiers of arresting and torturing a suspect to death and later partly burying him without the knowledge of family members. Paul Longole, 38, a father of five children was arrested on 7th …
Read More »S.1 student commits suicide on reporting day
Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A senior one student of Aputi Secondary school has committed suicide following a misunderstanding with her father over grazing animals. Miriam Anyango’s body was found hanging on a mango tree on Monday after disappearing home on Sunday evening. The deceased has been living with her father …
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