Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tempers flared between backbench MPS and the Executive when Parliament reconvened on Tuesday to consider the Appropriations Bill 2024. The speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among recalled the legislators from recess to reconsider the Appropriations Bill 2024. While the Parliament had approved the Bill in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City Lawyer Steven Kalali has sued the Exodus Cooperatives Savings and Credit Society Limited for subjecting police officers to mandatory and involuntary monthly salary deductions as contributions to the SACCO. In his suit where the Attorney General is listed as the first respondent, Kalali argued …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been arrested in Gulu city after presenting fake academic documents to join the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The trio was arrested Tuesday morning from Pece War Memorial Stadium in Pece-Laroo Division during a screening exercise for shortlisted applicants from Gulu City, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has been honored with the prestigious National Sustainable Environment Award in the Food and Beverages sector at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Awards. The award recognises UBL’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices, showcasing its continuous efforts to …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, in response to the devastating landslides and floods that struck Kasese District in May, displacing over 1,000 families, has stepped forward with a substantial donation to aid affected communities. The catastrophic event saw major rivers such …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The key suspect in the murder of businessman Henry Katanga, his wife Molly Katanga, has denied the charges, saying she understood well the offenses read against her but it is not true that she committed the offense. This was before the High Court Criminal Division …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Bank has advised the government to focus on budget discipline this financial year if the fiscal policies are to benefit the citizens and the nation as a whole. The financial year2023/2024 was characterized not only what has been termed non-prioritized spending, but …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INEDEPENDENT | In 2019, French supermarket giant Carrefour agreed with Shoprite Checkers Uganda Limited to take over its Shoprite franchise in the country. This strategic move has since positioned Carrefour as a leading player in Uganda’s retail market, capitalizing on a stable economy and a growing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliament of Uganda has been recalled from their break to reconsider the 2024/2025 financial year budget. It is the first time since the passing Budget Act and the Public Finance Act 2015 that the Parliament of Uganda reconvenes to consider a budget already …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner Anderson Burora has been arrested and is currently detained at Kira Division Police Station. He was picked at midnight from his home. Burora was in mid-March suspended from office for alleged continued violation of the Uganda Public Service standing …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
