Xi says dialogue only viable way out for Ukraine crisis Beijing, China | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way out for the Ukraine crisis, and no one wins a nuclear war. He made the remarks while talking to …
Read More »Mabirizi changes his mind on application seeking end of Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana terrorism trial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Male Mabirizi has withdrawn his application seeking to halt the terrorism trial against Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya and his Makindye West counterpart Allan Ssewanyana. Mabirizi cited bias and unequal treatment by the pretrial Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha in his withdrawal letter, which Uganda …
Read More »Parliament to investigate energy minister over sh573 billion gold tax waiver
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has resolved to investigate the circumstances under, which the Minister of Energy and Minerals waived tax payment of sh573 billion in gold exports. The motion, moved by the Leader of Opposition (LOP), Mathias Mpuuga on Tuesday, called for the formation of a select …
Read More »UNDP partners with Makerere University on innovation and invention
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As part of the ‘Makerere at 100 celebrations’, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Uganda has signed a development partnership with the university. UNDP is partnering with universities to leverage Uganda’s vibrant public and private universities which can position Uganda as a centre …
Read More »Torture: Man drags wife to Sub County authorities
Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man in Kibaale, 40, has sought help from Kayanja Sub County authorities cited repeated beatings by his wife. The complainant, Emmanuel Wandimbo, a resident of Katwetwe village, Kayanja sub-county in Kibaale district, claims that his wife, Juliet Mwesige, has become unruly and has …
Read More »Police rescues UMEME officials from mob action
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busoga East police have rescued nine UMEME employees who were deployed to disconnect illegal power lines in Iwumba village in Buwaya Sub County in Mayuge district. The UMEME team descended on the area on Wednesday to crack down on illegal power connections where residents …
Read More »Transforming wastewater and solid waste into sustainable solutions
As more of Africa’s urban spaces recognise the importance of efficient wastewater treatment, one consultant is advocating public-private partnerships as a way to boost cleaner water, cleaner environments and in some cases, more energy for the continent’s cities. SPECIAL FEATURE | BIRD AGENCY | To Jean James, Africa’s fast-growing and …
Read More »Uganda gives up on Namboole, Cranes match set for Cameroon
FUFA President Magogo urges government to cancel the contracts of the contractors and supervisors and immediately procure experienced service providers in stadium construction, even if it means being obtained from outside Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda’s Football Association (FUFA) has announced that the Uganda Cranes …
Read More »Joint security forces recover over 1,100 livestock from rustlers in Karamoja Sub-Region
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region have recovered 1,121 livestock from cattle rustlers during a week-long operation. The animals were stolen from various parts of Karamoja and were recovered after several tracking operations and sometimes face-offs with the raiders. Michael Longole, the Mt …
Read More »District officials and Mbale police clash over Malukhu land
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dispute has arisen between the police in Mbale City Industrial Division and the Mbale District Local Government over land in Malukhu. The disputed land measures half an acre and is located opposite the old Mbale district offices near, the Inzu ya Masaba Cultural …
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