Tilega, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The demolition of a house belonging to Fred Balikenda on Monday to pave the way for the construction of oil and gas facilities has drawn mixed reactions. Lawyers representing the Balikenda have accused the government or the courts and Petroleum Authority of denying the victim …
Read More »Children killed in Jinja house fire
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two children died after an inferno swept through their home on Saturday night in Jinja. The fire is believed to have originated from a candle that their mother, Hellen Mukyala had left on as she went to buy groceries at the nearby market. The fire …
Read More »Construction of JLOS House kicks off
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction of the Justice, Law, and Order Sector-JLOS house has commenced at Naguru. Two contractors, Seyani Brothers Limited and Semion Uganda Limited are undertaking the construction of the over 256.5 billion Shillings facility on 5 acres of land along Katalima Road. The construction shall …
Read More »Heated debate over free house for Mutebile family
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament is divided over a proposal to buy a house or have the family of Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, the late governor of Bank of Uganda (BoU), retain their residence in Kololo. The Bukooli Central MP, Solomon Silwany tabled the proposal on the floor of …
Read More »US govt shuts down at midnight as House adjourns with no deal
Washington, United States | AFP | The US House of Representatives adjourned Friday without Congress passing a spending deal, assuring a partial government shutdown at midnight as President Donald Trump and lawmakers remain at odds over border wall funding. Operations for several key agencies will cease in the early hours …
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