Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The contract of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) registrar general Bemanya Twebaze has been renewed, nine months to the expiry of the current contract. In a letter to Bemanya dated June 27, 2019, Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire said he was …
Read More »Busoga farmers to export sugarcane to Kenya
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sugarcane farmers under Busoga Sugarcane Out Growers Association have entered a Memorandum of Understanding-MoU with the Busia based West Kenya Sugar Company limited–Olepito unit to buy their cane. Issa Budhugo, the chairperson of Busoga Sugarcane Out Growers Association and Timothy Mugote of M/s Okoth …
Read More »Behind Russia’s growing influence in Africa
Why the new development could be bad news for the US, Europe and India Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | As Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, hosts more than 50 African presidents for the first-ever Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi on Oct. 24, top on the agenda will be how to sustain …
Read More »Prostate cancer treatment
New urine test might show whether you need it | THE INDEPENDENT | A man who learns he has prostate cancer faces a difficult choice: whether to immediately treat the cancer despite potential side effects or wait and see if it’s a slow-growing tumor that never needs treatment. Men may …
Read More »Kivejinja asks cooperatives to shelve war compensation demands
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The second deputy prime Minister, Ali Kirunda Kivejinja has asked Cooperative unions in the country to shelf their compensation demands for war time losses. Cooperative Unions are demanding upto Shillings 162 Billion from government in compensation for wartime losses, restoration of the defunct Cooperative …
Read More »Detectives resolve to work in police uniforms
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police detectives have resolved to wear the general police uniform, saying they don’t have money to buy plain clothes. This is one of the resolutions arrived at during the five day retreat for Regional, District and Division commanders Criminal Investigations Commanders-CID at the Criminal …
Read More »Sudan ruler vows to implement deal agreed with protesters
Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | Sudan’s army ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan vowed Saturday to implement the power sharing deal agreed with demonstrators, as the protest campaign cancelled a nationwide day of civil disobedience later this month. The ruling military council and protest leaders agreed Friday to form a joint civilian-military …
Read More »65 percent of Namirembe road works complete-KCCA
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of Namirembe road into the first Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) in Uganda is at 65%, the Kampala Capital City Authority- KCCA Spokesperson, Peter Kaujju has disclosed. The NMT project at Namirembe road is a pilot that will inform further projects of the same …
Read More »Federer posts new Slam record as favourites cruise into Wimbledon last 16
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Eight-time Wimbledon singles champion Roger Federer posted yet more landmarks on Saturday as all the main contenders encountered few problems in reaching the last 16. Federer registered a record 350th win in Grand Slam matches in his 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Lucas Pouille …
Read More »MP Byandala, Ndawula trade accusations of corruption
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Although the nominations of parliamentary candidates for the 2021 polls are scheduled for August 12, 2020, the race for the Katikamu North parliamentary seat is gaining momentum. Katikamu North is currently represented in parliament by Abraham Byandala. However, there is heightened competition between Byandala …
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