Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has committed nine suspects to the High Court to face trial on terrorism charges. The suspects are Moses Katende, Abdul Latif, Adam Goloba, Pyzo Musana, Aida Nakamatte, Rahma Namuganza, Rahuma Namara, Hafuswa Namwase, and one Kabwiso. They reportedly …
Read More »UBA: No more fines for repaying a bank loan early
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Commercial bank customers can now opt to pay their outstanding loan balances earlier than scheduled, without fear of being charged for the early clearance. This follows the decision made by the Regulated Financial Institutions under the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) last month and communicated …
Read More »Government happy with Stanbic’s intervention in women-led enterprises
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited, in partnership with the Global Influence Club recently held its annual Women in Business Forum running under the theme ‘Breaking Barriers to Trade 2023’ in Kampala. The event brought together several women entrepreneurs and an opportunity to network as …
Read More »Kitatta, Namyalo, Gashumba fail to prove ownership of ‘Tova Ku Main’ slogan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The three parties claiming ownership of the “Jajja Tova Ku Main” campaign slogan have failed to prove their claim before the Uganda Registration Services Bureau -URSB. The Head of the NRM Office of National Chairman-ONC Hadija Namyalo, Lwengo District Chairman Ibrahim Kitatta and social …
Read More »UPDF steps up security at DRC border after attack by suspected ADF rebels
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF has intensified its operations along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo in Kasese in the hunt for suspected Allied Democratic Forces-ADF rebels who killed three people on Tuesday. The attack happened at about 6:40 p.m. near Lake …
Read More »Godfrey Nsubuga fires superb 65, takes 5 shot lead at Uganda Golf Open
💠 Leaderboard ➡🏌️♂️ Nsubuga 65 -7 🇺🇬 Bagalana 70 -2 🇺🇬 Tumusiime 72 0 🇺🇬 Kanolera 72 0 🇺🇬 Cwinyaai 73 +1 🇺🇬 Ally Isanzu 74 +2 🇹🇿 💠 Hole in 1 Conrad Odere Hole 4 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mehta Golf Club player Godfrey Nsubuga shot a stunning …
Read More »Lwengo district loses land to former MP over sh30million debt
Lwengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lwengo district has lost prime property over an outstanding debt of sh30 million it owes Hajj Abdul Kitatta, the former Bukoto West Member of parliament. The district council has resolved to allow Hajj Kittata to take over five out of the nine acres of land …
Read More »Schools in Eastern Uganda struggle to accommodate fees defaulters sitting UCE
In Soroti Secondary School in Soroti City, more than 100 of the 750 students sitting for UCE examinations have not cleared fees Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several secondary schools across the country are struggling to administer Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations after several students failed to clear …
Read More »Namisindwa residents protest inclusion of ‘Kenyans’ on PDM list
Namisindwa , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Namwenula ward in Bumbo town council in Namisindwa district have stormed the residence of their area Member of Parliament, John Musila contesting the alleged inclusion of Kenyan nationals among the parish development model (PDM) beneficiaries. Bumbo town council is found along …
Read More »Karamoja region receives vital livestock vaccination against transboundary diseases
Moroto, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a collaborative effort between the Ugandan Government, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Moroto District Local Government, CARITAS, and VSF Belgium, thousands of livestock in the Karamoja region received essential vaccinations to combat transboundary animal diseases. Transboundary Animal Diseases …
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