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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has blamed the judiciary for causing unnecessary delays in the trial of several cases despite the overwhelming evidence sent to court. Charles Twine, the CID spokesperson said over the years, they have noticed that many cases whose evidence was fully …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka city leaders are demanding a review of the recruitment process of parish chiefs who are meant to oversee the implementation of the Parish Development Model program in the area. Towards the end of last year, the government undertook a nationwide exercise to recruit parish …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Lubowa have recovered the body of a Kenyan National who was killed in a suspected domestic brawl with her boyfriend who is currently on the run. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson identified the deceased as Lydia Wanyuki, a maid in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the country grapples with a surge in the number of cases. Museveni, according to a State House statement, received the booster dose while at his home in Kiruhura district, western Uganda. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority posted a revenue shortfall of 690.3 Billion Shillings in the first four months of the 2021/22 financial year with all tax-heads registering shortfalls except stamp duty. This meant that the government also had to adjust expenditure programs in line with the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With the long-awaited government relief package to private school teachers becoming smoke and mirrors, a third party is coming on board to put some temporary relief cash in teachers’ pockets ahead of school reopening. Private school teachers at all levels are part of the groups of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala fly over project is taking shape with several sections of the works almost halfway to completion. The construction of the 3.2 kilometer project which started last year involves the construction of a modern (clock tower) flyover, a four lane Nsambya underpass, a clock …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reached out and pledged support to the Kasubi based herbalist David Ssenfuka, who has gained national recognition for treating cancer and diabetes. Speaking to reporters in Kampala, Ssenfuka said the President sent him a delegation to discuss the role that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Still floating on the crest of the golden victories they scored at the Tokyo Olympics, Uganda Athletics Federation-UAF has budgeted for 5.1 billion shillings to finance its 2022 season and the new strategic plan 2022-2025. The budget was arrived upon in the Federation’s Annual General …

Bukedea, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Kachumbala sub county have tasked the police to explain the sudden death of two murder suspects while in police custody. The two suspects; Joseph Okwalinga alias Golola and Michael Ojakol died in two separate incidents on Saturday. Ojakol was allegedly found hanging in …