Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira Region are investigating the cause of a suspected grenade blast that destroyed the home of Samuel Ngobi, a resident of Kibuga-Mbata cell in Jinja City Southern division. Rhoda Namwase, a resident in the area says that they heard a loud blast …
Read More »Lwengo District risks losing land over sh60M debt
Lwengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lwengo district risks losing prime property over an accumulated debt it owes to former Member of Parliament for Bukoto West Abdul Kitatta. Kitatta is threatening to repossess seven out of the ten acres of land on which the district constructed its headquarters in Mbirizi …
Read More »Traditional schools threaten to go private over new ‘no fees’ policy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The major foundation bodies of government-aided schools have warned they will go private should the government fail to reverse what they consider a drastic decision regarding the no fees policy. This comes days after cabinet resolved to eliminate all fees for learners in public and government-aided …
Read More »One dead after Centenary High School wall collapses
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday when a perimeter wall of Centenary High School in Nyendo-Mukungwe division, Masaka City collapsed, killing one person and leaving two others injured. The deceased has been identified as Betty Nabulonge, while the survivors are Patricia Namayengo and …
Read More »Winnie Nwagi delights revelers at Airtel’s The Voice Africa premiere
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan star and sensational vocalist Winnie Nwagi thrilled revelers at the premiere of The Voice Africa Season One watch party at Nexus Longue on Sunday. Nwagi impressed the crowd with some of her hit singles including Jangu, Malaika, Kano Koze, Matala among others. She …
Read More »Parliament considers Museveni’s input, Local Content Bill passed
Local Content Bill passed, procurement of EAC goods approved Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has considered President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s recommendation on prioritisation of procurement of goods, works and services from the East African region under the passed National Local Content Bill, 2022. President Museveni returned the Bill, …
Read More »St Augustine Makerere moots single’s club
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Augustine Makerere University Chaplaincy Christians are planning to establish a Singles Club to help unmarried individuals find partners in a convenient and appropriate environment. Octogenarian, Father Makoboza Charles Lwanga, is behind the idea of the Catholic Singles Club Makerere University. He believes that …
Read More »Parliament starts monthly health screening
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A monthly activity to track the health of Members of Parliament and staff has been launched, with the intention to curb the sporadic rise of non-communicable diseases. Led by Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Representative, Col Victor Nekesa, the monthly activities will keep track …
Read More »Prosecutors oppose bail application for 32 NUP supporters at Court Martial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prosecutors have again opposed a second bail application filed by 32 supporters of the National Unity Platform who are facing trial before the General Court Martial in Makindye on charges of unlawful possession of ammunition. The group is accused of having been found in …
Read More »MPs caution against commercialisation of Pensions Fund
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee of Public Service and Local Government has cautioned the Minister of Public Service, Hon. Muruli Mukasa against commercialisation of the Pensions Fund saying this may lead to recurrence of the challenges faced by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The minister appeared …
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