Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An Islamic Scholar Dr. Abdul-Hafidh Walusimbi has guided Muslims to perform Eid and Friday Juma prayers separately. Dr. Walusimbi, who is also the Dean of the faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language and Head of department Shariah at the Islamic University in Uganda, …
Read More »Gov’t to carry out aerial mineral survey on Lake Kyoga basin
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is to conduct an extensive aerial survey of minerals in the Lake Kyoga basin. The 18-month aerial survey is part of a five-year project funded by the Government, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and the Nordic Development Fund. The aerial surveys …
Read More »Welfare of security officers dominates sector debate
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The welfare of police and army officers dominated the debate of the Defence and Internal Affairs sector as Members of Parliament called for improved working conditions. The debate followed the presentation of the sector report by the Chairperson of the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee, …
Read More »Uganda’s participation in international organisations at stake
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s representatives in international organisations have been denied participation due to fail to pay subscriptions. According to the Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Norah Bigirwa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is supposed to pay annual subscriptions to international organisations amounting to Shs32.36 …
Read More »Attorney General: Dismiss Police officers dilapidated accommodation case
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has asked Court to dismiss a case in which lawyer Steven Kalali sued the government challenging the dilapidated accommodation structures of the Uganda Police Officers. The Attorney General says government has budgetary constraints but it is in the process of ensuring …
Read More »Swangz Avenue to expand its operations in Africa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Julius Kyazze, the CEO of Swangz Avenue has in a CNN interview Inside Africa, announced the planned expansion of Swangz Avenue to other countries During the interview, he shared exciting news about the company’s recent ventures and plans for the future. Kyazze spoke about Swangz Avenue’s …
Read More »NFA allocated extra Shs4 billion for tree seedlings
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has recommended that the National Forestry Authority (NFA) is allocated an additional Shs4 billion in the next financial year for provision of tree seedlings. According to the Committee Chairperson, Emmanuel Otaala, the money will cover a funding …
Read More »TRAFFIC: Activists call for reintroduction of breathalyzers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Activists are asking the Uganda Police to reintroduce enforcement measures that curb drunk-driving. Dr David Kalema, a Consultant at Safer Initiative Uganda, an entity created by the World Health Organisation to find solutions for alcohol-related harms, says the breathalyzers campaign which came to be …
Read More »Traditional schools to be renovated in Shs15 billion allocation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traditional schools across the country are set for a facelift following the allocation of Shs15 billion by the Committee on Education and Sports. In their report presented by the Chairperson of the Committee, John Twesigye Ntamuhiira, the committee noted that a number of traditional …
Read More »Jackson Mayanja back at KCCA FC
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jackson Mayanja has been appointed KCCA FC interim Coach. He replaces Morley Byekwaso who left the club after KCCA FC’s 1-0 loss to Bright Stars in the Uganda Cup. On Wednesday, Assistant Coach Badru Kaddu managed the match against URA at the Mehta Stadium in …
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