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Kiev, Ukraine | Xinhua | The dam breach, coupled with the collapse of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, will lead to devastating economic and ecological consequences, a Ukrainian expert has said. “Up to 1 million people may face drinking water problems,” Oleksii Kushch, an economist at “United Ukraine” think-tank, told …
Read More »Luwero Leaders ask President to use Heroes Day to fulfil pledges
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With the Heroes’ Day celebrations in Luwero district due today, local leaders have asked President Yoweri Museveni to fulfill the pending pledges he made to the area that ushered him into power. Luwero and Nakaseke were significant battlegrounds during the 1981-1986 war, where numerous …
Read More »Nandutu trial flops
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hearing of the case in which State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu is implicated in the iron sheets scandal has not taken place. The hearing of the case in which Nandutu is charged with dealing with suspect property was expected Thursday before Anti-Corruption Court …
Read More »COVID-19: President Museveni put in isolation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni is in self-isolation at Nakasero State Lodge after he tested positive for the Corona Virus on Wednesday. Museveni says that he has delegated his work until tomorrow’s Heroes’ Day activities in Luwero to Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja. “By God’s Grace all …
Read More »Tribute to my muyaye friend Kato Lubwama
TRIBUTE | ALDRINE NSUBUGA SNR | We all knew him, or many think they did. The comedian turned politician towards whom opinions were as varied as the hairs on one’s head. Truth is, the late Kato Lubwama Paul, knew himself differently; “Nze ndi muyaye wa ku Martin Rd” he repeatedly …
Read More »KATO LUBWAMA: The multitalented maestro
SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Mention of the name Kato Lubwama evokes a sense of excitement among those immersed in Uganda’s modern art and creative industry. Countless individuals have tales to share, often culminating in fits of laughter. Paul Kato-Lubwama achieved widespread recognition in the creativity arts, establishing himself …
Read More »Rubondo inspects Tilenga oil infrastructure ahead of drilling
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Earnest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority, is currently undertaking a three-day visit to the Tilenga project in the Albertine region, operated by TotalEnergies. According to sources within the Authority, the purpose of Rubondo’s visit to the Tilenga Oil Infrastructure is to assess their readiness …
Read More »Baker Magunda new board chairman of Stanbic
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Veteran marketeer and corporate manager, Baker Magunda is the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Stanbic Uganda Holdings Ltd, the parent company of Stanbic Bank. Magunda, whose tenure began on June 2, 2023, replaced Japheth Katto who chaired the board since 2018. “In …
Read More »Opposition challenges Health Ministry on intern doctors deployment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition legislators have raised concerns and challenged the Ministry of Health regarding its authority to modify the terms and conditions of the deployment of pre-medical interns. The lawmakers’ response comes after a directive issued on Wednesday by Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in …
Read More »DTB CASE: Chaos at Supreme Court as Kiggundu demands to be heard
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chaos unfolded at the Supreme Court in Kampala Thursday morning as businessman Hamis Kiggundu demanded to be heard in his pending application in a case in which, he seeks to recover Shillings 120 billion from Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda and Kenya. Kiggundu’s lawyers, …
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