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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The investigations into the tax affairs of Humphrey Kariuki, the chairman of Great Lakes Africa Energy Limited (GLAE) that partly owns the Kabulasoke, Gomba district solar power plant will not affect investments in Uganda. Kariuk is being investigated in Kenya for alleged tax evasion. GLAE …

Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | KCCA will take on another Angolan side for a place in the African Champions League group stages, according to the CAF draw. KCCA have good memories of their last match against Angolans, after they edged CD Primeiro de Agosto in 2017. Winners qualify for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Persons Living with HIV and AIDS want government to provide them with holistic health care instead of concentrating on HIV alone. Through their umbrella organization, the National Forum for People Living with HIV/AIDS Network in Uganda-NAFOPHANU, they want the government to start providing them with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Persons Living with HIV and AIDS want government to provide them with holistic health care instead of concentrating on HIV alone. Through their umbrella organization, the National Forum for People Living with HIV/AIDS Network in Uganda-NAFOPHANU, they want the government to start providing them with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mandela National Stadium is seeking 15 billion Shillings for acquisition of security equipment and to erect a fence. The budget is revealed in documents submitted to Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) –Central Government by the Stadium Managing Director Jamil Sewanyana. The documents were demanded …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has halted a move by a Chinese firm to introduce, breed and grow exotic species of fish in the country. Dr Anthony Taabu Munyaho, the Director National Fisheries Resources Research Institute, says that the proposal was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mandela National Stadium commonly referred to as Namboole Stadium is in a financial crisis with four of its tenants owing management 1.18 billion Shillings. The major debtors are Fortune Energy Limited owned by former MP Captain Mike Mukula to which Mandela Sports Hotel was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City lawyer Henry Rwaganika has expressed disappointment at Makerere University for continued disrespect of decisions made by Courts of Law. Rwaganika, a senior advocate with Rwaganika & Baku advocates described the conduct of the university authorities as “impunity per excellence at its best.” He argues …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at the National Fisheries Resources Research Institute-NaFFRI are optimistic that their dream of rearing the Nile perch in ponds might be attained by 2020. The Nile perch, locally known as Mputa, is a native species to Lake Albert. The Nile perch was introduced into …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda needs at least 20 years to operate its national health insurance scheme before it can be fully functional. The scheme that was passed by cabinet early this year is yet to be tabled in parliament. Prof Freddie Ssengooba at Makerere University School …