Luuka, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Luuka Resident District Commissioner Paul Waiswa has been suspended for gross misconduct. The decision follows a complaint filed by Abdullah Kisige, a casual labourer at Kiyunga car washing bay, in Luuka district, who accused Waiswa of beating him up. Kisige accompanied his complaint with a …
Read More »Fresh details emerge in the murder of Ndiga clan leader
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Investigations about the murder of Ndiga clan leader Daniel Bbosa show that his killers were hired by his namesake and nemesis Lujja Bbosa Tabula. Information gathered by the police from Mengo, the seat of Buganda Kingdom shows that Tabula installed himself as the ‘legitimate’ leader …
Read More »POLICE: Egyptian was killed in business dispute
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Egyptian national, Ahmed Zinhom Ibrahim Selim, whose body was recovered from a swamp in Soroti district on Saturday was killed over business rivalry with his fellow countrymen, the police have revealed. Zinhom, 32, has been supplying kitchenware and appliances to various individuals, including civil servants. The kitchenware …
Read More »Jeje Odongo concludes visit to Turkey, calls for reform of the UN Security Council
Ankara , Turkey| THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen. Jeje Odongo has urged the international community to support conflict prevention initiatives undertaken by the regional and sub-regional organizations and called for the reform of the UN Security Council to ensure it is fit-for purpose. Odongo is attending the Antalya …
Read More »New law to regulate fundis, construction sites on the way
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is poised to introduce regulations for masons, commonly known as Fundis, on construction sites, as well as construction companies, under the proposed Engineering Professionals’ Bill. This bill, which has received initial approval from the cabinet, aims to replace the outdated 1969 law, …
Read More »Police arrest 7 in Bbosa murder case, President awards boda boda man for courage
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police has arrested 7 suspects, including hospitalized Noah Lujja who was and Milly Naluwenda of Kisekwa Court, for being part of the suspects, behind the violent murder by shooting of businessman and Ndiga clan leader Eng. Daniel Bbosa February 25. In a statement, Police …
Read More »‘Njogera Francais’ igniting a passion for French in Ugandan schools
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | A wave of excitement is sweeping through Ugandan schools thanks to the “Njogera Francais” competition, which translates to “I Speak French” in Luganda. Spearheaded by the Alliance Française de Kampala (AFK), this strategic initiative aims not only to equip students with valuable language skills but …
Read More »Turkish real estate firm enters Ugandan market
The company plans to invest about US$30million in the short and long term Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Turkish real estate firm, VAAL Real Estate, has entered the Ugandan market with its flagship housing project dubbed CADENZA valued at approximately US$30 million. The construction works for CADENZA located in …
Read More »Five Post Bank staff arrested over theft of sh138million
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua central police station is holding five staff of Post Bank over the alleged theft of Shillings 138 million. The suspects include Leonard Lakwey, the Operations Manager, Walter Feni, the Customer Service Officer, Resty Lunkuse, David Tenywa, and Brian Olara Okidi, all banking officers at …
Read More »Two policemen held for robbing Rwandan businessman
Katuna, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two police constables at Katuna border police station in Kabale district are in trouble for allegedly robbing a Rwandan businessman at gunpoint. The suspects are police constables Gracious Tusiime, 25, and Zechariah Ekiyankundire, 26. They are accused of robbing Thomas Habanabakize,38, a Rwandan national and resident …
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