Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda is teaming up with the Capital Markets Authority, the Uganda Securities Exchange and the Vision Group to hold the 11th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards, executives said on June 15 at a virtual press conference. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda needs an export guarantee scheme for trade with Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, according to the Uganda Manufacturers Association Executive Director, Daniel Birungi. Birungi made the remarks at the recently held post-budget virtual conference in Kampala sponsored by Absa Bank Uganda. Birungi’s …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has been recognized by Uganda Blood Transfusion Services for rallying members of the public to donate blood across the country under their RED Campaign. The announcement was made during the World Blood Donor Day, a day celebrated annually on June 14 under the …
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Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The clergy and Christians in North Kigezi Diocese are mourning the death of Bishop Rt. Rev. Benon Magezi. According to the North Kigezi Diocesan Secretary, Rev Can Enock Karamuzi, Bishop Magezi died on Tuesday at around 10:00 pm. Karamuzi says that Bishop Magezi died from …
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Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lamwo police are holding four men for the alleged murder of a 37 year old suspect on Tuesday night. The suspects are Walter Mwaka, Charles Omal, Richard Kidega and Alex Oweka, all residents of Lagwe-dola village in Kal sub county in Lamwo district. The …
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Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 50 Congolese refugees fleeing tribal clashes between the Lendu and the Bagegere in the Eastern DR Congo have crossed into Kikuube district. The refugees crossed into the district through Lake Albert and landed at Sebigoro and Buhuka landing sites in Kabwoya and Kyangwali …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum Municipal Council has signed a contract with a Chinese firm, China Railway 18 Bureau Group Co Ltd for the construction of seven roads stretching 2.8 kilometres within the municipality. The 12-month contract valued at 16.6 Billion Shillings was signed on Thursday last week and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly introduced tax measures have generated mixed feelings and fortunes for taxpayers and the general public as a whole. Several tax measures and amendments to the tax laws have been completed and are due to take effect starting July 1, 2021. According to the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University councillor Doreen Nyanjura has been reappointed as Kampala City Deputy Lord Mayor. Her name was presented to the council in its second sitting today at City Hall by Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago this morning. Nyanjura was first appointed to the position last year …
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Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nwoya police are holding a Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF soldier and his civilian accomplice on allegations of armed robbery. The suspects are Private Ben Okite from the fifth Mountain Battalion Kabwera in Kasese district and his collaborator Sam Olum, a resident of Ngai sub-county in …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
