Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of LCV chairpersons in Karamoja sub region have rejected the proposal by members of parliament to manage the iron sheet distribution exercise. In July 2022, the Ministry of Karamoja Affairs pledged to provide 100,000 iron sheets and 74,000 goats to support reformed cattle …
Read More »Serere County by-election: FDC embarks on door to door campaigns
Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Emmanuel Eratu, the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party candidate in the Serere County by-election on Tuesday held door-to-door campaigns to lure potential voters. Eratu and his campaign team reached out to voters in their homes and business premises. He said that door-to-door is one of …
Read More »Magyezi orders Mukono chairperson to constitute district service commission
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local Government Minister, Raphael Magyezi has directed Mukono District LCV chairperson, Rev. Peter Bakaluba Mukasa to constitute a District Service Commission-DSC before February 28, as guided by the Public Service Commission-PSC or face sanctions. On January 19, 2023, Winnie Agnes Kabogoza Musoke, the PSC Chairperson …
Read More »Guardiola: We have to be able to read the game in key title clash against Arsenal
London, UK | Xinhua | Premier League leaders, Arsenal entertain second-placed Manchester City on Wednesday night in what could be the decisive match of the season. Arsenal go into the game with their lead at the top of the table cut to three points after a 1-0 defeat to Everton and …
Read More »Report on U.S. involvement in Nord Stream explosions fits 11 known facts
Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The recent report by a famed U.S. journalist on the involvement of the U.S. Navy in the Nord Stream explosions is “credible” and is consistent with several existing facts, a renowned scholar has said. American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh said last week on the U.S. portal …
Read More »Buikwe councilors protest payment of UGX 106M debt to contractor
Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buikwe district councilors have protested a move by the executive committee to clear a debt of 106 million Shillings to the contractor who constructed the administration block. The councilors led by Tom Kiwanuka, a councilor of Nyenga division say that they cannot inherit debts left …
Read More »LUWERO: RDC orders arrest of brokers at police stations, outposts
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero Resident District Commissioner has directed the District Police Commander to arrest brokers at police stations and outposts citing rampant extortion. A number of people hang around police stations and outposts in the district where they act as go-betweens policemen, complainants, or relatives of accused …
Read More »Liverpool FC says fans vindicated by report into chaos at Champions League final
London, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool FC Tuesday welcomed the official report by an independent panel into the chaos at the UEFA Champions League final last May. UEFA published on Monday the report produced by the Independent Review Panel led by Dr. Brandao Rodrigues, which investigated the events surrounding the UEFA …
Read More »Africa needs pro-poor, inclusive recovery efforts to foster dev’t: UNECA chief
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | Amid multiple financial, health and climate crises affecting the African continent, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has urged African countries to introduce pro-poor and inclusive recovery efforts to foster economic transformation. The urgent call was made by UNECA Acting Executive Secretary Antonio …
Read More »ARUA: Two suspects charged, remanded over child trafficking
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua Grade One Magistrates Court has remanded two people over allegations of trafficking in children. The suspects Sabiri Siraji 27, and his co accused Geriya Salima 28, appeared before Christine Imalingat, the acting senior Grade One Magistrate Arua on Tuesday afternoon. They were arrested on …
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