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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A monthly activity to track the health of Members of Parliament and staff has been launched, with the intention to curb the sporadic rise of non-communicable diseases. Led by Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Representative, Col Victor Nekesa, the monthly activities will keep track …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prosecutors have again opposed a second bail application filed by 32 supporters of the National Unity Platform who are facing trial before the General Court Martial in Makindye on charges of unlawful possession of ammunition. The group is accused of having been found in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee of Public Service and Local Government has cautioned the Minister of Public Service, Hon. Muruli Mukasa against commercialisation of the Pensions Fund saying this may lead to recurrence of the challenges faced by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The minister appeared …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition Members of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana of Makindye West and his Kawempe North counterpart Muhammad Ssegirinya have denied reports that negotiations took place between them and the government for their release from prison. The two spoke to the media Wednesday at the National Unity …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business came to a standstill in Fort Portal City on Wednesday after suspected thieves abandoned a car.  Residents feared the car might contain a bomb. The vehicle, an Ipsum registration number UAT 063R was abandoned by three men along the Fort Portal-Bundibugyo Road. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs have called for halting of the implementation of the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras until a thorough review of the multibillion project has been conducted. This proposal following the presentation of  a Shs26 billion supplementary …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A prosecution witness has pinned staff from Arua Regional Referral Hospital and others still at large for participating in the theft of the host ambulance. In December 2021, the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court charged Alex Wadia, a driver at the hospital, Mathew …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 745 motorists in Lango sub-region have secured their driving licenses during the week-long exercise by the Uganda Driver Licensing System. Last week, the Ministry of Works and Transport opened the “Mobile licensing System” in Lira City and kick-started the issuance of driving …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Export Pipeline (EACOP) Company Ltd has received an investment license from the Uganda Investments Authority, UIA, which will enable it access the various incentives offered by the government. In January this year, EACOP Ltd received a construction license from the …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today marks the beginning of the 30-day ultimatum provided for by the amended National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act requiring all employers in the Small and Medium Enterprises and informal sectors to register with the fund or risk penalties for non-compliance. According to …