Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cassava has been a crucial food crop for many households in Bunyoro, but it did not have the same attention as cash crops like tobacco. The situation is gradually changing with the introduction of new varieties as part of the livelihood restoration under the …
Read More »Ekwamu wins June MTN Monthly Tee as golfers miss ace on Hole 10
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Raymond Ekwamu has claimed the overall winners prize at the MTN Monthly Tee of June at the par 71 Lakeside side Entebbe Club. Ekwamu had the lowest score of 68 nett to beat and win a strong field of 179 golfers. All 179 golfers …
Read More »URA prepares for digital car plates after court throws out case
Court Dismisses Appeal Seeking To Block Implementation Of Vehicle Tracking Devices Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by Legal Brains Trust, a non for profit organization seeking for a temporary injuction to restrain government from going ahead to install …
Read More »DNA: 32 ‘dads’ demand cancellation of children’s passports
32 Men Petition Immigration to Cancel Children Passports After DNA Testing Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 32 men have written to the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control –DCIC demanding the cancelation of children’s passports after DNA testing has shown they are not the biological fathers. Simon Peter …
Read More »Gen Katumba calls for more investment in domestic aviation
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Works and Transport Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has urged Ugandans and other investors with the financial muscle to invest in domestic aviation because there are vast opportunities untapped. Katumba was on Saturday speaking at the closure of the three-day Uganda Aviation Expo 2023 …
Read More »Acholi paramount chief, rival cultural leaders asked to reconcile
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Political and cultural leaders in Acholi Sub-region have called on the rival faction of cultural leaders and Acholi Paramount Chief David Onen Acana II to reconcile in a bid to promote harmony at the cultural institution. The call follows a recent resolution made by …
Read More »Onduparak contests change in management of Arua Green Light Stadium
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A disagreement has emerged between Ayivu Division authorities and Onduparaka Football Club (FC) over the proposed takeover of the management of Green Light Stadium in Arua City. The development comes just two days after Emmanuel Angudubo, the City Division Town Clerk for Ayivu wrote …
Read More »PHOTOS: Kabaka Mutebi at the 2023 Airtel – Masaza Cup, Mawokota beats Busiro 3-1
Wankulukuku, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 19th edition of the Airtel Masaza cup kicked off on Saturday 24th June 2023 at Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku where the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II graced the opening match where Mawokota defeated Busiro in a 3- 1 Score. As before, the tournament …
Read More »Gov’t to introduce policy to regulate alternative dispute resolution
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government is in the advanced stages of introducing a policy to regulate alternative dispute resolution. Alternative Dispute Resolution -ADR is a mechanism of settling conflicts amicably without necessarily going to courts of law. While addressing journalists on Sunday in Kampala, the Justice and …
Read More »MP Davis Kamukama jailed for six months over Sh69.1m debt
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrates court at Mengo has remanded to Luzira Prison for six months, Bunyangabu Member of Parliament, Davis Kamukama over a shs69.1 million debt. Kamukama borrowed shs29 million from Dahu Investments Limited but because he failed to pay, the loan accumulated up to shs …
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