Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lamwo District leaders broke ground for theconstruction of a Shillings 750 million Irrigation scheme in Madi Opei Sub-County on Monday. The Project, which is under the Development Response to Displacement Impact Project-DRDIP, being implemented by Epicenter Africa Limited, will sit on a 15-acre piece of …
Read More »What next for cryptocurrency bill after government declines to give it a green light
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nathan Igeme Nabeta, the Jinja East Municipality Member of Parliament has asked the Speaker of Parliament to apply the rules of the House allowing debate of the Capital Markets Authority Amendment Bill without a certificate of financial implications. The government, through the Ministry of …
Read More »Trial of suspects in Indian businessman murder starts in Kabale
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The trial of a case involving the alleged killing of an Indian businessman in Kisoro district by a police officer and five other individuals has commenced in the High Court. The case was transferred from Kisoro to Kabale on August 9, 2023, due to …
Read More »Warriors embracing voluntarily handover of guns
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant development, warriors in the Karamoja region are gradually embracing the voluntary handover of guns, thanks to dialogues conducted by top security commanders with the warriors. At least four guns have been voluntarily handed over to security forces in the last week, …
Read More »Parliament committee advises delay in Mbale district relocation plans
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Members of Parliament from the Public Services and Local Government Committee have urged Mbale district authorities to postpone their plans for relocation due to concerns about the lack of preparedness for the administrative transition. The MPs proposed that both the district and the …
Read More »Museveni urges Ugandans living in the diaspora to invest back home
Toronto, Canada | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans living in the diaspora to utilize the available opportunities and invest back at home. Museveni made the call while closing the second annual edition of the 2023 Canada National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chapter Symposium in a virtual …
Read More »Kabalagala police arrest mother for attempted murder of children
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabalagala Police are investigating an attempted murder case involving three minors. The incident occurred at approximately 8:20 PM on Sunday in the Upper Lake Side Zone of Kisugu Parish, Makindye Division according to the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire. He identifies the …
Read More »CSO advise govt to be frugal, avoid corruption to overcome World Bank shock
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil society groups in Uganda have warned on the likely effects of the World Bank move to suspend new loans to Uganda, saying it is time to be more frugal and reprioritize public expenditure. The Bank is the largest single lender to Uganda accounting for …
Read More »ICT Ministry considers mandatory ICT certification for civil servants
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance is exploring the possibility of compelling all civil servants to acquire a certificate in ICT and computer usage. Amina Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, says that this initiative aims to promote the widespread adoption of …
Read More »Govt bodies disagree on proposal to legalize marijuana
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies – MDAs have presented conflicting proposals regarding the legal status of marijuana, as Parliament roots to criminalize the psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant. It follows the reintroduction of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill by the Attorney …
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