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    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The top stories in this week’s The Independent. Features, news analysis. COVER STORY Musisi walks-out: The real story ANALYSIS Musisi’s resignation and the fate of CEOs: How Museveni’s meddling complicates hiring and work THE LAST WORD Museveni’s forgotten railway unit: Why 30 …

THIS WEEK: LGBT Agenda banned at IPU meet Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators meeting in Geneva have voted to ban debate on the subject of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) at the Inter Parliamentary Union ever again. The Ugandan delegation led by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga led the move …

THIS WEEK: City Oilers set new record in Ugandan basketball Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The enduring success of the City Oilers basketball team has given the Ugandan sports fraternity a new dimension. Last week, City Oilers won their sixth successive National Basketball League title when they defeated Betway Power …

THIS WEEK: UPDF criticised over cover up in city abduction Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There has been sharp criticism towards the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for the summary trial of the four armed men who were captured on video abducting Yusuf Kawooya, a member of the Democratic Party …

THIS WEEK: Britam unveils Windows Glass insurance Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Britam Insurance Company (Uganda) Limited has unveiled a new product dubbed “Windows Glass Cover” (WGC) which is an extension of its already existing motor third party insurance cover. Speaking during the unveiling of the cover on Oct.22, Edward …

THIS WEEK: Airtel connects Palabek refugee settlement Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda launched a network site to enable telecommunication services at Palabek Refugee Settlement in Lamwo District, northern Uganda.  Airtel also held a two-day health camp in Palabek. The two events were aimed at promoting connectivity and improving …

THIS WEEK: Courts set target for clearing sexual violence cases Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Courts are perennially burdened by case backlog. Now the judiciary has set a target of clearing 1000 sexual violence cases within 40 days. Thirteen special sessions will be conducted in different parts of the …

“I do not want to hear that shit anymore!” declares BMW development boss Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Negative media reviews of recent BMW 3 Series generations have motivated the German car-maker to aim for new driving benchmarks with its latest mid-size luxury sedan. Speaking at the Paris motor show recently, …

African governments are recognising intra-continental migration as a vital ingredient of growth COMMENT | MUKHISA KITUYI | Few issues are as emotional as human migration. Images of desperate people on the move – whether trying to cross the US-Mexico border or packed onto rickety boats crossing the Mediterranean Sea – have …

Artist sells pieces worth Shs289m in one night Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Ismael Kateregga’s painting titled `Buikwe fishing boats 2018’ composed of fishing boats docked at one of the landing sites on Lake Victoria, recently went under the hammer for £ 12,500 (approximately Shs61 million) at the Bonham’s Auction …