Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Court registrars have raised concern about the lack of respect from their fellow judicial officers at their respective stations. They conveyed these concerns through Chief Registrar Sarah Langa Siu during an ongoing four-day induction for recently appointed registrars, deputies, and assistant registrars at Collin …
Read More »Woman jailed 18 months for vehicle theft at Aponye’s burial
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businesswoman, Shamim Bitariho, has been handed one year and six months in jail after pleading guilty to stealing a motor vehicle belonging to Kigezi Diocese at the burial of the late Apollo Nyegamahe alias Aponye in Rukiga district. Batariro, a resident of Ruhinja village …
Read More »Mabirizi sues Kabaka again over Busuulu
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Male Mabirizi has petitioned the Constitutional Court, seeking a temporary injunction to halt the activities involving the Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, and his agents. These activities include mass settlers’ registration and the collection of ground rent (Busuulu Collections). In his …
Read More »Arsenal fans battling stomach complications after celebratory meal
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Many of over 400 supporters of the English Premier League side Arsenal in Amuru district are yet to recover from stomach upsets after consuming food suspected to have been laced with poison. The affected fans experienced severe stomach pains and diarrhea shortly after eating …
Read More »A look into the President’s wardrobe preference; why he prefers casual look even on official functions.
COMMENT | DAVID JACKSON OBOTH | Why does the President dress casually even when he is handling serious state matters? I bet it’s a trend that has eluded the understanding of many people as to why this iconic leader does what he does, including sticking to a particular dress code. There were …
Read More »Report shows Ugandan insurers not doing enough to satisfy customers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new study of the insurance industry in Uganda has revealed persistent continued dishonesty as well as withholding vital information by practitioners, a major source of public mistrust. The Policyholder Satisfaction Survey that was conducted this year courtesy of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) …
Read More »Up to 200 golfers expected for l & M Katogo Invitational
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A huge field of 200 golfers is expected this Saturday at the I & M Bank sponsored Katogo Invitational at the par 71, Lakeside Entebbe Club. “We are glad to be hosting this invitational and we are expecting a huge field on the day,” …
Read More »FDC leaders rally newly elected delegates to follow Najanankumbi position
Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party leaders have urged newly elected delegates to follow the directives issued by the stewards at their Najanankumbi headquarters rather than aligning with the Katonga faction, which is being accused of hindering the party’s progress. During the swearing-in …
Read More »One arrested, five Ugandans on the run for faking kidnap in South Sudan
Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security authorities in Lamwo district have apprehended a man accused of orchestrating a fake kidnap and demanding a ransom of more than sh800,000. Lampard Tabu was arrested from Gai Village, Paloga Sub County on Monday following a joint operation by the local intelligence network …
Read More »Eviction fears intensify among Makerere University canteen and kiosk owners
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Small business operators at Makerere University are under increasing pressure and anxiety as the university management moves closer to evicting them. The planned eviction, initiated by the university management in July 2022, has cast a shadow over businesses including photocopy and stationery shops, food …
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