Kampala, Uganda | THE NDEPENDENT | The high legal costs and the absence of law enforcement mechanisms in the City are top on the agenda of Frank Rusa Nyakaana, the new Director of Legal Affairs at Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA. Rusa replaced Caleb Mugisha who has been serving in an acting …
Read More »Gov’t to construct new Pakwach bridge
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is to construct a new bridge on Albert Nile in Pakwach district to tackle persistent floods. The proposed new bridge will replace the current Pakwach bridge which was built in the 1960s to connect the railway to the West Nile region. The bridge has …
Read More »Attacks on media freedom increase – report
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The rule of law is a precious resource that protects free expression, press freedom, and the rights of journalists around the world. But that law is increasingly being abused to curtail media freedom and silence critical voices according to a new study by the Thomson …
Read More »Prince Nakibinge calls for budget increase to city roads
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Titular Head of the Muslim Community in Uganda Prince Kassim Nakibinge has asked the government to increase the budget for the construction and renovation of the roads in Kampala. According to Nakibinge, the roads in the city are in a poor state and have …
Read More »Deputy CDF challenges junior officers to desist from corruption
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief of Defense Forces, Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu has tasked newly commissioned junior officers to desist from engaging in corruption tendencies, which he says could threaten their career growth. While addressing the junior officers who underwent a five weeks course in pan-Africanism and …
Read More »Mubajje asks Museveni to assent to Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubajje has asked President Museveni to urgently assent to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023 into law. He says the law is needed or else some Ugandans may resort to mob justice against homosexuals or LGBTQ+ persons. Mubajje …
Read More »Uganda’s food safety crisis leaves many at risk of disease and death
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda urgently needs to check the food safety crisis or risk the burden of illness and deaths dues to the consumption of toxic food and beverages. A number of experts warn that the food we consume is getting contaminated right from the garden, storage, markets, …
Read More »Muslims asked to uphold practices after Ramadhan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslims have been urged to continue upholding Islamic practices and deeds even after the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan. Muslims celebrate Eid al Fitr, the day to mark the end of the Holy month of Ramadhan and thousands have converged at different mosques …
Read More »Dr Mukiza speaks out on his contract, census amidst infighting at UBOS
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Executive Director, Dr Chris Mukiza, has dismissed social media reports that his contract has run out. Mukiza said he was appointed to his position on March 30, 2019, meaning his five-year contract ends on March 31, 2024. The …
Read More »Eid comes early for Uganda as they seal spot for World Golf Cup at AAJTC
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