Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has warned the kingdom subjects to desist from harmful political propaganda ahead of the 2021 general elections. This is part of his Christmas message issued this afternoon. In the message, Kabaka Mutebi cites murder, envy and hatred …
Read More »Motion to introduce panel of Speakers ready- Kadaga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A motion that seeks to provide for a panel of Speakers to help preside over parliament sittings is ready, the speaker of parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has revealed. According to Kadaga, the motion is one of the items on the pending business of parliament, adding …
Read More »Policeman arrested for deflating car tyre during road scuffle
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have arrested their own officer on accusations of deflating a car tyre after he blamed a driver for knocking his car. Constable Alikamu Firiyan was arrested yesterday for allegedly shooting at the vehicle near Total fuel station in Nsambya, Makindye division, in Kampala. …
Read More »Elevation of Makerere police station to a division draws mixed reactions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The decision by the Police leadership to elevate Makerere University police station to a fully-fledged policing division has drawn mixed reactions from students, local leaders and legislators. The decision to elevate Makerere University police station to a fully-fledged policing division was reached by …
Read More »Farmers anticipate higher profits from cane juice production
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sugarcane farmers in Busoga sub region are optimistic of reaping big from cane juice compared to selling their harvest as raw material. Some of the farmers interviewed during a two day’s training program on cane juice production at Kamuli district headquarters on Friday, said …
Read More »Coca-Cola Beverages Africa sign MoU with Associazione Zenzero
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Uganda signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Associazione Zenzero to help amplify plastic collection effort. This is in line with the company’s commitment to ensuring that the environment is not contaminated with used plastics. Speaking at the signing ceremony held …
Read More »Salah, Mane and Mahrez in running for African Player of Year award
Paris, France | AFP | Mohamed Salah will face competition from Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane if he is to sweep a third consecutive African Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) tweeted that Egypt’s Salah, Mane of Senegal as well Manchester City’s Algerian forward Riyad Mahrez …
Read More »Getting frequency delaying Parliament radio project – Kadaga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga says that the Parliament radio project has stalled due to delays in acquiring a frequency. During an end of year press conference, Kadaga says that Parliament has “been having a lot of trouble” in getting a frequency for the radio. …
Read More »Lampard out-wits Mourinho, but racism scars Chelsea win at Spurs
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Frank Lampard out-witted Jose Mourinho as Chelsea powered to a 2-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday that featured a double from Willian, a red card for Son Heung-min and allegations of racist abuse. Billed as a showdown between Mourinho and Lampard, an explosive London derby …
Read More »‘Magical’ Lazio down Juventus in Saudi for Super Cup win
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | AFP | Lazio won the Italian Super Cup for a fifth time on Sunday, defeating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus 3-1 in a game played in the Saudi Arabia capital of Riyadh. “We did something magical tonight,” said Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi. Lazio, the only team to have defeated …
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