Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa was forced to prematurely adjourn the House to next week after an almost two hours of standoff with MPs on Thursday. As in the past, Tayebwa’s attempt to steer the house was marred by points of procedure …
Read More »Why Ayota has asked court to guard against ‘disgruntled’ Byarugaba
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Managing Director, Patrick Ayota on Thursday asked the court to exercise its discretion in the interest of justice to favor the stability of the fund. He told the High Court Civil Division that it should guard against what …
Read More »TotalEnergies gets Ugandans thinking about infrastructure for electric vehicles
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies E&P has called for a discussion on infrastructure for electric vehicles so as to enhance Uganda’s energy transition process. The main infrastructure for EVs is the charging stations that currently are almost non-existent in the country, with a few vehicle owners like …
Read More »Flying start for Kabasweka at Uganda Ladies Golf Open
🔴 Uganda Ladies Open ✳ DAY 1 🇺🇬 Kabasweka A. Peace 68 (-4) 🇹🇿 Madina Iddy Hussein 73 (+1) 🇺🇬 Magala Evah 74 (+2) 🇰🇪 Awour Ashley 74 (+2) 🇺🇬 Martha Babirye 81 (+9) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peace Amooti Kabasweka’s took advantage of great putting on Thursday, to …
Read More »HUMAN RIGHTS: Study questions increased military role in Police work
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A recent study indicates that human rights violations have intensified in Uganda as the military exerts control in cases that Uganda Police Force-UPF should be the lead actor. The study, conducted by the Network of Public Interest Lawyers, highlights how the military has taken …
Read More »Oranto’s oil licenses in Albertine have expired
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The oil and gas sector could suffer a setback following the expiry of the exploration licenses granted to Oranto Petroleum Limited (OPL). Oranto Petroleum has been operating in Uganda under two licenses for the Ngassa Shallow and Deep Play in Kikuube district in the …
Read More »Mukono official arrested over double land titling
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Mbaziira, the Mukono District Senior Land Management Officer spent the night in the cells at Mukono Police Division due to allegations of double titling of land in the area. He was picked up on the orders of the land State Minister, Sam Mayanja, …
Read More »Security returns 91 cows to Turkana warriors after 2 guns surrendered
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security forces in Moroto have released cattle that were confiscated during a firefight between the army and armed Turkana warriors. The joint security forces conducted an operation against Turkana pastoralists in Naput Village, Rupa sub-county, Moroto district on September 22, 2023. The Turkana warriors …
Read More »Lango Paramount Chief to retire in 2024
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Yosam Odur Ebii, the Paramount Chief of the Lango Cultural Foundation (LCF) has declared his intention to relinquish power and handover office to a new leader come December 2024. Muzee Odur, 94, has been at the helm of the Lango Cultural Foundation (LCF) for two decades …
Read More »Two arrested in Kampala with fake driving license
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police at Nasser Road in Kampala have arrested a man and an accomplice, after he was duped sh800,000 and issued a fake provisional driving license. Emmanuel Ggaazi, a resident of Mityana District who is currently detained at Nasser police post said he approached his …
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