Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted Bukoto West Member of Parliament, Muhamad Ssentayi leave to introduce the Consumer Protection and Management Bill. Although the proposal was meant to be presented by the Chairperson of the Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry, Mwine Mpaka, the Speaker Anita Among used …
Read More »Three arrested for vandalism of railway locks
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three men are in police custody for theft of railway locks in Te-obia cell, Ayago ward, Lira-city East division, a kilometer away from Lira railway station. The suspects including Emmanuel Omara, Emma Okello, and Samuel Kaka, are accused of vandalizing and stealing 342 pieces of inner …
Read More »National Science week 2022 kicks off
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2022 National Science Week has kicked off at the Kololo Airstrip, scheduled to run from 7th to 10th November. This year’s Science week spans a series of events including a public exhibition showcasing Ugandan innovations, an Investor Summit to drive investment into Ugandan science …
Read More »Over 1,000 motorcycles impounded in crackdown on errant cyclists
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 motorcycles have been impounded in Kampala Metropolitan area in the ongoing crackdown on cyclists. Last week, the police announced an operation to crack down on errant cyclists. According to the police, during the operations, they will be looking out for cyclists who …
Read More »Legislators demand better remuneration for medical interns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker Anita Among has directed the Minister for Health to table before the House evidence that allowances of medical interns have been paid. This followed several disputing statements from Members of Parliament after the State Minister for Health, Margaret Muhanga informed the House that the …
Read More »Vipers show steel to share spoils with Wakiso Giants
Venoms return to action Friday away to Lira ⚽ Wakiso Giants FC 1-1 Vipers SC Wakiso, Uganda | VIPERS SC WEBSITE | Vipers SC on Tuesday settled for a point after a 1-1 stalemate with Wakiso Giants FC in a Uganda Premier League match at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium. Hillary Mukundane’s …
Read More »Zimbabweans Chinhoi, Muyambo lead Safari Tour in Limuru
✳ T1 Nyasha Muyambo 71 75 67 213 (-3) ✳ T1 Robson Chinhoi 78 67 68 213 (-3) ✳ 3 John Karichu 75 71 69 215 (-1) ✳ T4 Edwin Mudanyi 73 72 72 217 (1) ✳ T4 Mike Kisia 75 69 73 217 (1) Nairobi, Kenya | PHILLIP CORRY | The Zimbabwean duo of Muyambo Nyasha and Robson Chinhoi go …
Read More »Namulonge Golf Open goes ‘Green’ at this year’s edition
Namulonge, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The Mary Louis Simkins Memorial Golf Club, Namulonge Open will this year “Go Green” according to anchor sponsors Equity Bank. The sponsors committed their sponsorship and cause to protect the environment and donate 10,000 trees to the 9 course facility on the outskirts of Kampala. …
Read More »KAKUMIRO: UNEB scout evacuated after presenting Ebola symptoms
Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A UNEB scout has been evacuated from Kakumiro district to Mubende hospital after presenting with Ebola-like symptoms. The scout had been deployed at Kings Way Primary school in Igayaza town council, to monitor the Primary Leaving Examinations-PLE, which started Tuesday morning. The scout whose particulars …
Read More »Returnees caution migrant workers against seeking jobs in Middle East
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan migrant workers who have recently returned home are cautioning those still seeking job prospects in the Middle East to think twice. Aisha Namawejje, 26, a resident of Kampala recounts how she landed in the hands of human traffickers in 2016, after she was tricked …
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