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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former National Social Security Fund Managing Director, Richard Byarugaba should refund about 2.6 billion shillings lost under his tenure or face prosecution. That is part of the recommendations by the Inspectorate of Government(IGG) in a just-released report into alleged mismanagement of worker’s money. The investigation, …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parish Development Model-PDM beneficiaries in Kasese district have been discouraged from investing money into cotton growing. Kasese district is one of the leading producers of cotton in the entire country but the State Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Godfrey Kabyanga says that cotton growing …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda His Grace Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has challenged oil companies operating in the Albertine Graben to provide timely information about the existing opportunities in the oil and gas sector to local communities. Dr Kaziimba says many people have the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Foreign Exchange (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed by Parliament will now require investors in the foreign exchange sector to have a minimum paid-up share capital of 200 million Shillings to transact the business. While passing the Bill during plenary chaired by Speaker Anita Among on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Newly promoted senior police officers have been urged to appreciate their juniors because they are vital in their promotions. While speaking at the pipping ceremony of police officers who were recently promoted to the ranks of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Commissioner of Police and Senior …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Lira on Thursday arrested four councilors of Lira District for staging an illegal protest over unpaid emoluments. Those arrested are Dennis Owera, representing Itek Sub County, Isaac Ojok of Agweng Town Council, Moses Odunu, councilor representing Amach Town Council and Bonny Okello, councilor …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom has tasked oil companies operating in the region to put in place policies to ensure the conservation, and protection of the environment especially the fight against plastic pollution. Phillip Katahoire, the Kingdom’s Minister for External Relations says that the disposal, …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu Regional Referral Hospital has started operating a computerized tomography (CT) scan, nearly eight months after its installation at the facility. The Health Ministry delivered the machine in November last year but has been idle due to a lack of a specialist radiologist to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime, has said female police officers should not expect to be handled like glass, for once someone joins the force, he or she is expected to be ready for all situations at all times. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government through the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Fisheries has affirmed its commitment to the production and trading of quality vanilla by announcing the harvest date to the farmers to avoid premature harvest that can ruin Uganda’s market. The State Minister of …