The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Uganda National Examinations Board – UNEB scout has collapsed and died while heading to scout the ongoing Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality in Wakiso District Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire has identified the deceased as Ahmed …
Read More »Security to use CCTV cameras to hunt for thugs throwing petrol bombs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security commanders in Kampala Metropolitan have tasked the Nateete Closed Circuit Television –CCTV camera operators to retrieve and avail all footage of thugs throwing petrol bombs at vehicles during jam. Attacks on motorists in jam have been reported in Wakaliga where riders wearing masks have …
Read More »Bigirimana assures MPs that Owiny-Dollo vs Kisakye fight is being handled
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary of the Judiciary Pius Birgirimana has assured members of Parliament that the Judiciary is investigating the incidence involving the Chief Justice, Alfose Owiny-Dollo and Justice Esther Kisakye. Bigirimana was today appearing before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs where the Judiciary’s ministerial policy …
Read More »Spanish title race likely to go to the wire as Atletico, Real Madrid and Barca duel it out
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | With just eight games remaining in the season the race for the La Liga title sees Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and Barcelona within just two points of each other following Real Madrid’s 2-1 win at home to Barca on Saturday night and Atletico …
Read More »U.S. defense secretary visits Israel as world powers discuss Iran nuclear deal
Jerusalem, Israel | XINHUA | U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin started a two-day visit to Israel on Sunday, in the first official visit by a U.S. official since President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January. The U.S. official’s visit comes amid indirect U.S. talks on the renewal of the 2015 nuclear …
Read More »Bayern’s challenge: Lockdown for Mbappe and Neymar
Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | Ahead of a delicate second leg in the quarterfinals of the Champions League against Paris St Germain, Bayern Munich is suffering from a significant problem in defense. The number of goals the side has conceded is the highest in 10 years. 51 goals shipped in …
Read More »Two drown at Buleli landing site
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people have drowned at Buleli landing site in Mpunge sub-county in Mukono district. The deceased have been identified as Peter Badaaza and Abudallah Wayikyamayiso. They were ferrying a pig they had stolen to Gabba last night when they drowned. Fredah Muwanga Namyalo, the Mpunge …
Read More »Police uniforms confiscated over unpaid salaries
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After expiry of their contracts, Uganda Police Force recently ordered that Special Police Constables -SPCs must hand over the uniforms that they have been using. However, in Kabale District, the SPCs reacted by storming the Kabale Central Police Station today, demanding unpaid salaries for three …
Read More »35 jailed NUP supporters apply for bail the fourth time
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 35 supporters of National Unity Platform -NUP who are currently facing trial in the General Court Martial have applied for bail for the fourth time since they were arrested about four months ago. The supporters are: Ali Bukeni alias Nubian Li, Edward Ssebuufu alias …
Read More »2020 Exams: UNEB investigating decline in the number of UCE, UACE candidates
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Examinations Board is investigating the decrease in the number of candidates in the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Examinations (UACE) cycles. The examinations body says it has recorded a significant decline in the number of candidates who registered …
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