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Opposition MPs protest continued violation of human rights

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Opposition in Parliament protested the continued violation of rights of Ugandans by staging a walkout from the plenary session. The MPs led by the Leader of the Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga, on Thursday, 03 February 2022 asked the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among …

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Boda boda riders call for extension of curfew hours

Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Boda boda riders in Bundibugyo town are demanding an extension of the nighttime curfew hours. While announcing the full reopening of the economy on December 31, 2021, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said boda bodas would continue operating between 5am and 7pm because criminal elements use …

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Chinese firm fails to explain Entebbe contract acquisition

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) is puzzled after officials from China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) failed to explain how the company acquired the contract for the expansion of Entebbe International Airport. CCCC officials were on 03 February 2022 appearing before …

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ADF night raids could be ploy to divert UPDF/FADRC operations: UPDF

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The attack by Allied Democratic Forces-ADF rebels on Nobili and its surrounding area could be diversionary, according to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF and Congolese forces, which are conducting joint operations against the terror group. On Wednesday night, suspected ADF rebels killed dozens of civilians …

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Family of amputated traffic officer want him flown abroad

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of Police Constable Robert Mukebezi who was shot by a UPDF officer while on duty in Kampala last month, want him transferred abroad for specialized treatment. Trouble for Mukebezi started when he attempted to tow a military vehicle registration number H4DF 1391 attached …

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Police hunt for teacher on the run over defilement of pupil

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Hoima is hunting for a primary school teacher over alleged defilement of a 14-year-old girl. The suspect has only been identified as Leonard, a teacher at Yana Primary school in Hoima East division, Hoima city while the girl is also a pupil of …

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Man held for fleecing students in bursary scam

Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dokolo Central Police Station is holding Daniel Omola, a resident of Apenyo village in Bata town council, for conning students of their money with promises of giving them bursaries. Omola, owner of a local NGO Fohow, is accused of conning five students from Amolatar district …

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Gulu city struggling to clear UGX 3.8Bn debt

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu city is choking on unpaid debt of 3.8 Billion Shillings. The money is meant for the payment of utility bills like electricity and water supplies for the various offices, allowances for elected leaders, and fuel among others. Alfred Okwonga, the Gulu City Mayor says …

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