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Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six suspects are in custody at the Kikuube central police station following the brutal murder of a 10-year-old boy. The suspects have been identified as; Dickson Ainebyona, Juliet Sanyu, Emmanuel Ampire, Lucky Nabasa, Jenepher Atuhura and Gloria Kawala, all residents of Kidooma village in Kizirafumbi …

Fifty exhibitors and six hundred guests are expected to attend Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  All is set for the ninth Oil and Gas Convention happening from April 17 – 18 at the Kampala Serena Hotel under the theme “The Journey to First Oil In The Face Of a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  UAP Old Mutual in collaboration with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda have hosted a highly informative financial education engagement at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. Themed, ‘Prosper in Retirement and Beyond’, the event targeted customers who are soon to be eligible for midterm …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kisoro district has set aside 800 million Shillings for upgrading the dilapidated Kanyamateke Bridge in Busanza Sub County. Located at River Kaku along Kanyamateke-Busanza-Nyabwishenya road, the bridge connects Busanza, Kirundo, and Nyabwishenya sub-counties. Last year, unidentified people burnt part of the bridge in protest over …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Rwandan national in his 30s has been arrested after he was found vandalizing and plucking off a street solar panel along Jackson road in Central Division, Kabale municipality. Alphonse Shirmak currently being held at Kabale Police station was found on Wednesday morning at around …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara City authorities have started plans to organize the election for Mbarara City Boda Boda riders. The riders have been without leadership for the past four years, after the term of office expired in 2020. Although elections were scheduled to take place, they were disrupted …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara City authorities and the Deputy Inspector of Government, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, have expressed concerns that the funds allocated for the construction of three roads in Mbarara City might be returned to the treasury if the contractor fails to meet the deadline once again. …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alhaji Abdul Nadduli the Senior Presidential Advisor has asked the State Minister for Luwero Triangle to fulfil the pledges of Luwero district if the National Resistance Movement government is to regain its lost support. As Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid Ul Fitr to mark the end …

Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nabilatuk District Local Government has been awarded 1.8 billion shillings for the infrastructural upgrade of health facilities. The funding is part of the 10 euro grants loaned from the Government of Italy and is centrally allocated to all nine districts in the Karamoja sub-region for …

Uganda & South Sudan have underscored the shared commitment to bolster cross-border trade with a focus on streamlining clearance processes & enhancing security measures. SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | Government officials, trade representatives from Uganda and South Sudan have agreed to strengthen cross-border trade relations and fostering regional integration. This …