Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Agago have arrested a teacher over alleged aggravated defilement. Police foiled a mob justice attempt by the local community. Kenneth Omony, a 30-year-old primary seven teacher of Latinling Primary School in Geregere Sub County, was arrested on Thursday after he …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court in Kampala has consolidated two petitions challenging the amended Computer Misuse Act of 2022. On Thursday, a panel of five Constitutional Court Judges, led by Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja alongside Ketrah Kitarisibwa, Mike Musisi, Byaruhanga Jesse Rugyema and Lady Justice Esta …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Foundation, the corporate social investment arm of KCB Bank Uganda, today held a graduation ceremony for over 58 youth from the Central Region who have completed their modular skilling in vocational training under the 2024 Twekozese Programme. The graduation event took place at …
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CIC Orders UPDF to deal with political intimidators Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to deal with any political intimidators. Museveni, who chaired UPDF High Command and Defence Council at Entebbe State House on Wedensday and Thursday, said UPDF …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archdiocese of Kampala has confirmed the passing of the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Expedito Magembe, 88, the founding director of Mount Sion Prayer Centre in Bukalango. His death was announced by the Archdiocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Pius Male Ssentumbwe, on behalf of His Grace …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has allowed lawyers representing the winner of Kawempe North elections Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi to cross examine NRM’s Faridah Nambi Kigongo who is challenging his victory. The Court presided over by the Civil Division Judge Benard Namanya on Friday allowed …
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Gen Saleh hails Uganda’s Boda-Boda Industry as it charts path to formalization and economic sustainability at the National Leadership Retreat Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s vibrant yet largely informal boda-boda industry has taken a bold step toward formalization and economic empowerment with the successful hosting of the First National …
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OPINION | Saul Sseremba | In Kampala, it is common to come across an insurance agent. You might meet one at a taxi stage, outside a supermarket, in your office, or even at a religious gathering. They greet you with a smile, ask if you have heard about insurance, and …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In a vibrant celebration of excellence, Jubilee Life Insurance Company Uganda recognized its top-performing agents for their outstanding contributions in 2024. The prestigious awards gala, held on May 8 at the luxurious Golf Course Hotel, brought together the company’s brightest stars for an …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) is considering reviews to enhance its operational mandate of providing statutory protection to account holders in commercial banks. The reviews seek to increase the fund’s protection limit for depositors with account balances over 10 million shillings in commercial …
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