Sane’s political satirist legacy lives on | Dominic Muwanguzi | Eria Sane Nsubuga likes to invoke academic critiques and studies in his art to inspire dialogue on contemporary themes. He juxtaposes artistic parody, in form of satire and sarcasm, to create comic twists to hard topics like capitalism, immigration and …
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Sam Mutabazi is the Executive Director of Uganda Road Sector Support (URSSI). He talked to Ian Katusiime about Uganda’s road sector and its urban planning. What principles guide your management? I am a democrat. I extend freedom to people around me and give my staff the benefit of the …
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Why Besigye’s army of rage is defeating Museveni Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | When about five security officers from President Yoweri Museveni’s protection force, the Special Forces Command (SFC) first pounced to evict Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine from parliament on Sept.27, he was ready for them. He …
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THIS WEEK: Government abolishes revenue collection by private entities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | During a Sept.25 press conference, Minister for Kampala Betty Kamya announced that government has abolished privatization of revenue collection from operators of public vehicles to private entities. The minister who also banned parking fees and …
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Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The High Court in Kampala has summoned Kampala Capital City Authority Executive Director Jennifer Ssemakula Musisi, to respond to claims that she terminated a clerical officer of the authority without paying his emoluments amounting to billion shillings. Patrick Kisoke claims he was in 1990 employed …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Local Government Tom Butiime has announced that all daily parking fees for commercial vehicles across the country have been abolished. A new arrangement for monthly and annual payments has been put in place. Butiime also announced that privatisation of revenue collection to private entities and persons is …
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UPL opening day results SC Villa 1-0 Soana Bright Stars 0-0 Vipers SC Bul 0-0 Mbarara City KCCA 0-0 Maroons Masavu vs. Police (called off) Onduparaka 0-0 Proline Wednesday, September 13, 2017 URA v UPDF 4:00pm LIVE ON AZAM TV TV Express v Kirinya Jinja SSS 4:30pm Kampala, Uganda | UPL.CO.UG | Vitalis Tabu came …
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#UPL Uganda ?? #Day1 Tuesday September 12, 2017 SC Villa Vs Soana – Masaka Live on Azam One 4.00pm KCCA Vs Maroons – Lugogo Bul Vs Mbarara City – Kakindu Bright Stars Vs Vipers – Matugga Masavu Vs Police – Bugonga Onduparaka Vs Proline – Arua Wednesday September 13, 2017 Express …
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Will 80% supply hole in Uganda’s polythene bag market be crisis or opportunity? Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Ugandan environmentalists are renewing their fight against the manufacture of polythene materials in the country following the Aug. 28 enforcement of a ban on plastic carrier bags by the Kenyan government. …
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SATURDAY: KCCA vs Paidha, 4.00pm Kampala, Uganda | UPL.CO.UG | League champions KCCA and Paidha Black Angels, runners-up in last season’s Uganda Cup, face off on Saturday in the Super Cup at Wankulukuku. Both teams teams are expected to turn out with some new faces following transfer activity. KCCA are …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
