Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of a mobile money operator who was killed in Kyengera is pleading with the police to identify her killer and have him arrested. Denzilanta Nabasirye, 44, a resident of Kyengera town council died on Tuesday last week after she was shot in the …
Read More »Terego district moots ordinance on daytime consumption of alcohol
Terego, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Consumption of alcohol during daytime will soon be banned in Terego district, according to an ordinance in the offing. The by-law named Drug and Substance Control Ordinance 2021 seeks to among others protect the physical, mental and social well-being of the people by controlling …
Read More »Russia closes skies to Baltic states, Slovenia
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russia has closed its airspace for planes from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Slovenia, including transit flights, the country’s Federal Agency for Air Transport announced on Sunday. “Due to the unfriendly decisions of the aviation authorities of Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia and Estonia, restrictions are being introduced on …
Read More »KCCA loses UGX 1Bn in overpayments, unjustified expenditures
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA made overpayments and other unjustified expenditures worth one billion Shillings in the year ending June 2021. According to the Auditor General’s report, KCCA spent more than 1.3 billion Shillings in overpayments and other irregular payments on different construction projects mostly roads funded …
Read More »Russian armed forces hit 975 Ukrainian military infrastructure objects
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | The Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 975 Ukrainian military infrastructure objects since the start of operations, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Sunday. Russia continued its strike against Ukraine’s military infrastructure on Saturday using air- and sea-launched cruise missiles, Konashenkov told a regular briefing, …
Read More »Leeds United part company with Marcelo Bielsa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leeds United have announced that head coach Marcelo Bielsa has left the club. Bielsa departed after the 4-0 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur left Leeds in 17th place, only two points above the relegation zone. Full club statement Leeds United can today confirm the club have …
Read More »NDA stuck with impounded drugs worth UGX 53million
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drugs Authority (NDA) southwestern region office is stuck with drugs worth 53 million Shillings that were impounded during operations carried out last year. The two weeks operation was conducted in 15 districts of Buhweju, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Isingiro, Kasese, Kamwenge, Kazo, Kiruhura, Kitagwenda, Lyantonde, Mbarara, …
Read More »Zelensky rejects talks in Belarus as Russian delegation arrives
Kiev, Ukraine | Xinhua | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday rejected Russia’s offer of holding negotiations in Belarus, suggesting alternative cities including Budapest and Warsaw for talks. Zelensky made the remarks in a video address posted on his Telegram channel shortly after the Kremlin announced that a Russian delegation has …
Read More »Ministry of Water launches drive to protect River Nyamwamba catchment area
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has partnered with Mubuku Integrated Farmers Association to restore and protect River Nyamwamba in Kasese district. As part of the multi-billion Nyamwamba River Plan funded by the World Bank, the ministry will create an emergency measure towards the river system, …
Read More »Vendors abandon Lugazi central market over insecurity
Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 100 vendors have abandoned Lugazi central market in Buikwe district over insecurity. The market was commissioned by President Yoweri Museveni in December 2020. It is one of the modern markets that were constructed under the Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Programme (MATIP-II), which …
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