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The Independent

MPs demand presentation of coffee deal report

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Members of Parliament have questioned the delayed presentation of a committee report on the controversial agreement between the government and the Uganda Vinci Coffee Company Limited. This was during the plenary sitting chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. Last week, the chairperson …

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Kibanzanga supporters mobilize money for election petition costs

Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supporters of the former Bughendera County Member of Parliament in Bundibugyo district, Christopher Kibanzanga have started a campaign to mobilize resources to meet the cost of his election petition. Kibanzanga petitioned the High Court last year to nullify the victory of Acrobert Kiiza as Bughendera …

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Kitgum district council probes illegal use of gov’t assets

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The speaker of Kitgum District Local Council has instituted a committee to investigate the alleged illegal tenancy of 28 housing units belonging to the district. The development follows a motion raised during the laying of the district draft budget for the financial year 2022/2023 on …

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Deputy Speaker directs Minister Magyezi on local government’s budgets

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi to present a comprehensive statement explaining why budgets that had not been approved by districts councils were submitted to parliament. Tayebwa made the statement while delivering his communication to Members of …

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Experts punch holes in proposed rental income tax

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tax consultants have cautioned Parliament on the negative implications on the proposed rental income tax amendments for the Financial Year 2022/23. The advisory was given by Joseph Okuja from Libra Advocates and Consultants at a meeting with Committee of Finance to elaborate the proposed income …

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Congolese national remanded over unlawful possession of parrots

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded a Congolese National to Luzira prison for unlawful possession of protected species. Kabongo Mbaya was arraigned before the court on Thursday presided over by the Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu. He was charged with importation of wildlife specimens …

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