Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kayunga has arrested three people for allegedly charging and administering expired COVID-19 vaccines to residents and pupils. The arrested include Anna Tumal, a nurse attached to Jonathan medical center in Kayunga, Rose Nakanyike, a teacher at Bright Light Primary School, Kisoga town …
Read More »AU hosts high-level continental forum on unconstitutional changes of government in Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | The African Union (AU) has convened a high-level continental forum on unconstitutional changes of government in Africa, focusing on finding solutions in addressing the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government in Africa. The Reflection Forum on Unconstitutional Changes of Government, which was held from March …
Read More »New deputy IGP urges government to increase police budget
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly appointed Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Tumusiime Katsigazi, has urged the government to increase funding for the police force so that the institution can cater for fast-changing policing dilemmas. Gen Katsigazi, who was making his maiden visit to police’s mechanical workshops …
Read More »China-style diplomacy “better than” West’s: Museveni
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has praised China’s style of diplomacy, saying it is “much better” than the “double standards” held by the West. Museveni said in an interview that he sees “double standards” in the Western response to Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, and China’s approach …
Read More »U.S. House votes to suspend normal trade relations with Russia
Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia, paving the way for the U.S. government to impose higher tariffs on Russian goods. The lower chamber approved the measure by vote of 424-8, with a few Republicans voting against, sending the …
Read More »Oil prices surge on renewed supply concerns
New York, U.S. | Xinhua | Oil prices jumped on Thursday as supply worries returned to the market. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for April delivery added 7.94 U.S. dollars, or 8.4 percent, to settle at 102.98 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for May delivery …
Read More »Acholi leaders call for review of Parish Development Model
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious and cultural leaders in the Acholi sub region have asked the government to review the Parish Development Model program. The program is aimed at increasing household incomes and improving the quality of life of Ugandans with a specific focus on total transformation of the subsistence …
Read More »Social media influencing investigations- AG
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka says social media plays role in misleading investigations which has seen suspects go free. The Attorney General who appeared before the Human Rights Committee on Thursday, 17 March 2022 said that social media has become the “actual truth”. “It is …
Read More »Russia demands U.S. disclose information on biolabs in Ukraine
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday asked Washington to provide all information on the activities of U.S.-linked biological laboratories in Ukraine. The nervous and unjustified reaction of the United States to Moscow’s concerns only confirms “the extremely dangerous and illegal activities” carried out in these facilities, …
Read More »IMF clears Uganda for UGX455Bn credit after good performance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Monetary Fund-IMF, has given Uganda a clean bill of health regarding the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the funds and the economy as a whole. For this, the Fund’s board has allowed for the immediate release of 127 million US Dollars (about 455 …
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