Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards has released standards for the maize industry targeting millers and parkers, and warned processors who have no certification to cease operations. Uganda produces an estimated 2.5 million tons of maize, with exports worth between USD 120 and 150 million …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Schools have five weeks to register candidates for their final examinations, according to Uganda National Examination Board-UNEB. The UNEB Spokesperson, Janipher Kalule, says the schools have five weeks from the resumption of candidate classes on October 15th, 2020 to register the candidates to enable the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Renowned city businessman and Nansana Municipality parliamentary candidate, David Katumwa is locked up at Katwe police station for allegedly orchestrating the disappearance of a teenager.   The 16-old girl reportedly disappeared from her mother’s home in Zzana about a month ago after being questioned about the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Parliament has approved a supplementary budget worth Shillings 3.729 trillion for the 2020/2021 financial year to cater for critical areas that are not covered for in the budget and an increase in the budgetary pressures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.    The supplementary comes just …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The bail hearing of 16 people who were picked up for possessing National Unity Platform-NUP party branding materials because of their similarity to security attire at Buganda Road Magistrate’s court on Tuesday hit a snag due to lack of access to the video conferencing room. …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Parliament has rejected a proposal by President Yoweri Museveni to increase the excise duty on beer with the aim of generating Shillings 52.5 billion in revenue. Also rejected are proposals to increase the excise duty on wines to generate Shillings 130 million as well as …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Contributors to the National Social Security Fund now have more channels through, which to access its services following the launch of the agency system.  NSSF, which has 17 branches across the country has set up temporary outreach centers in an attempt to attract more contributors. …

Economic experts warn that it is too early to celebrate the performance Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Revenue Authority has recorded a surplus in revenue collection for the first quarter of the Financial Year 2020/21 amidst the coronavirus pandemic but economic experts warn it is too early to …

Pader, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | At least 2,500 people occupying six villages in Angagura Sub County in Pader District are facing eviction to pave way from the Aswa Hydroelectricity Project.  The affected villages include among others Burlobo with 716 people, Biira 380, Lubala 556, Koyo 360, Pungole 450 and Pabit …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Civil society organizations fighting for democracy in Uganda have protested the yardstick on which government intends to distribute the just released financial support among political parties saying that it is against the political parties and organizations’ (Amendment act) 2010. Last week the ministry of finance …