Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant reshuffle, the Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua, announced the designation of new leaders and members to the sectoral committees of Parliament in accordance with rules 187 and 188 of the Rules of Procedure. This move, aimed at enhancing the efficiency …
Read More »MPs, Deputy Speaker clash on anti-corruption demo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa had a difficult TIME controlling the House as it returned from recess on Tuesday. Amidst the “walk to Parliament” in Kampala, the leader of the Opposition, Joel Senyonyi openly accused the administration of double standards when dealing …
Read More »ANTI CORRUPTION DEMO: Over 50 taken to court, remanded
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nakawa and Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court had a busy Tuesday evening as suspects arrested during the “Walk to Parliament” demonstrations were arraigned before the courts More than 50 people were remanded to Luzira prison on charges arising from their alleged involvement in the …
Read More »Equity Bank Uganda sponsors Top 100 SMEs survey and awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has partnered with KPMG and the Nation Media Group as the main sponsor of Uganda’s Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies survey and awards. Top 100 mid sized companies is a survey based campaign that has been ongoing for the past few years. …
Read More »UDB net profit up 17% to Shs50bn in 2023
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB), the country’s national Development Finance Institution and the Best Bank in East Africa 2024, has today announced its 2023 annual performance, highlighting its continued role in fostering economic resilience and sustainable growth across key sectors of the economy. In …
Read More »Forty university students picked for new Equity Bank Uganda innovation hub
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forty of the best university students in Uganda are set to start a six-month incubation program to enhance their technology, innovation and managment skills courtesy of Equity Bank Uganda. The students are set to embark on transformative training and mentorship at the newly launched Equity …
Read More »Police Recruitment: 69 arrested for presenting forged academic documents
Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Masindi have arrested 69 recruits for allegedly presenting fake academic documents during the just concluded recruitment exercise. The recruits were arrested on Saturday after they reported for training at the Kabalye police training school in Masindi district. They reported at the …
Read More »ANTI-CORRUPTION DEMO: Key roads leading to the Parliament closed
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Ugandan police on Tuesday closed off several key roads leading to the country’s parliamentary building where protesters were planning to march to express their displeasure at what they call rampant corruption in the government. Public vehicles are not allowed on these roads, which are …
Read More »ANTI-CORRUPTION DEMO: Lawyers blocked from accessing police stations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of members of Uganda Law Society, an umbrella body that brings together all the lawyers in the country, has been blocked from accessing the Central Police Station in Kampala. The lawyers who were led by the ULS President Bernard Oundo were blocked from …
Read More »ANTI-CORRUPTION DEMO: Activists Beewol, Maulanareign arrested
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teams from the Uganda Law Society are stationed at several police stations to help over 30 activitsts arrested at today’s demonstrations against corruption. Social media influencer Bernard Ewalu (Beewol), comedian Reign Omusoyisoyi (Maulanareign)a and former Makerere Guild President Papa Were are among those arrested …
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