Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Musa Kirya, a Senior Government forensic analyst has placed Ibrahim Kaweesa alias Tetemwe at the second scene of the infamous Wakiso women murders. Kirya pinned Kaweesa while appearing before lady justice, Damali Lwanga on Tuesday afternoon. Kaweesa was found guilty of murdering Annet Nakabugo on …
Read More »Airtel joins international money transfer business
As the festive season spending gains momentum, users of Airtel money services have got an additional solution on the platform to use. It is the international money transfer services. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The new service was launched on Nov.14 at Kampala Serena Hotel. It will enable users …
Read More »Thousands rally worldwide against abuse of women
Paris, France | AFP | Tens of thousands have rallied across the world to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, as France unveiled new measures to combat domestic violence. Demonstrators on Monday gathered in countries as diverse as Guatemala, Russia, Sudan and Turkey, where riot police …
Read More »Zimbabwe turns to charcoal for cooking as power outages bite
Mhondoro Ngezi , Zimbabwe | AFP | Miller Chizema walked through the forest near his home and came across a pile of freshly-cut logs — a sight that spurred the 82-year-old villager to dismay and anger. The logs were arranged in such a way that they were ready to be burnt …
Read More »Gen Muntu cautions ANT supporters against aggression
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Coordinator of Alliance for National Transformation Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu has cautioned party supporters against political fights, hate speech and aggression. Muntu was speaking during a meeting with more than 100 ANT coordinators from Greater Luweero district at Pope Paul II Pastoral Centre …
Read More »Kabale mechanics, authorities feud over relocation
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a disagreement between Kabale Municipality authorities and motor vehicle mechanics over their relocation. Recently, Kabale Municipal council ordered motor vehicle mechanics operating Garage Street in Central Division to relocate to Mwanjari Cemetery lockups in Southern Division along Kabale-Katuna road. The Authorities argue that …
Read More »Uganda railways prepares Nalukolongo workshop for oil and gas activities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Railways Corporation Central workshop in Nalukolongo, a Kampala suburb is being prepared to assist the government and Oil Companies in Oil and Gas electrical and welding activities. Dr Charles Kateeba, the Executive Director of Uganda Railways Corporation says the workshop has been equipped with …
Read More »FDC to take over IPOD leadership Wednesday
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party will take over the leadership of the Inter-Party Organization for Dialogue- IPOD on Wednesday this week. IPOD is a platform that brings together parties with representation in parliament including the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), …
Read More »At Instagram hotspot, LOLs trump likes
Cologne, Germany | AFP | Crammed into a supermarket trolley, Kiki Malliora squealed with laughter as she rolled past her sister at Cologne’s pop-up selfie museum, where visitors said having fun outweighs the hunt for “likes” in a changing social media landscape. “Sure, the setting is fake,” said the 38-year-old office …
Read More »MPs recommend fact finding mission to middle east countries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development has recommended a fact finding mission to Middle East countries to investigate complaints about mistreatment of Ugandan workers. Uganda is expected to export 80,000 people to work in United Arabs Emirates in the next 12 months. Currently, …
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