Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government has resorted to enrolling civil society organisations to help in the fight against corruption in government-sponsored projects for refugees. This is part of government efforts to improve service delivery, but will also help improve its image tainted by reports of graft …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four people have been found dead in a suspected act of ritual sacrifice in Bufumbanswa village in Luwero district. Police have identified the dead as Shamsa Agujji aged 52, Manisul Ojuku aged 25, Manisul Ajeke 13 years, and Hamza Shadidu aged two years. Two bodies …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cornwell Muleya, the former Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines wants the government to reinstate him or pay him over Shillings 3.5 billion in terminal benefits. This comes almost a month after the interim chairperson of the Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines and Works …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of vendors under the Mbarara Central Market Kiosk Owners Association want the allocation of stalls and lockups in the new market halted until the court case is disposed of. The wrangle between the then Mbarara municipality and traders over the ownership of Mbarara central …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Canada has launched four health projects aimed at improving the health and rights of women and girls in Uganda. Run under Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the projects were launched at the Sheraton Hotel Kampala today at an event officiated by the Commissioner Reproductive …
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Budaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five police officers in Budaka district are in trouble over the escape of a prime murder suspect from police custody. The suspects, whose identities have been withheld by the police were on duty when Adam Nasoda, who was locked up for the murder of Sifolonsa Nakelo …
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Kyankwazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyankwazi police are investigating the murder of 27-year-old Fransina Muhawimaana. She is suspected to have been killed by her husband Amon Nayebare at about 1:00am on Tuesday at their home in Kijubya village, Beira sub-county in Kyankwanzi district. The Wamala Region Police Spokesperson Racheal Kawala, says …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thieves have stolen and killed hundreds of livestock and poultry in Gulu city leaving farmers in losses. The thieves have stolen and killed 100 goats, four cattle, and 164 poultry in the areas of Ajuku, Ogony East, Ogony West and Ogony A cell, Kweyo all in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The decision by the Uganda Boxing Federation to exclude former Olympians from the Bombers (national boxing team) for the 2022 Commonwealth games has generated mixed reactions from the pugilists and experts. Recently, Moses Muhangi, the President of the Uganda Amateur Boxing Federation announced that none of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission is yet to conclude plans to relocate from its offices at Jinja road to pave way for the construction of the Kampala Fly Over Project. The relocation process started way back in 2016. However, it faced different challenges including a lack of finances …
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