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Uganda Wildlife Authority admits lack of due diligence in contracting firm

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament sitting on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have interrogated Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials regarding a loss of Shs180 million incurred in a contract related to the gorilla permit system. The inquiry was prompted by revelations …

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Suspended Deputy RDC Burora hands over office

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Herbert Anderson Burora, the embattled Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner, has handed over his office, emphasizing that he chose conscience over remaining in his job. He officially handed over the office to Maureen Keita, the Kampala Central Division Deputy RCC on Monday, as directed …

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‘Prophet’ Elijah jailed 40 years for defilement

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Division of the High Court in Kampala has sentenced Elijah Kimera to 40 years in jail for preying on his followers and defiling a 16-year-old girl with whom he fathered twins and also infected with HIV. The court, presided over by Lady Justice …

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Mak VC challenges new Guild President to collaborate with University Council

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Henry Arinaitwe, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration at Makerere University, has emphasized the importance of collaboration between student leaders and the University Council to address issues affecting students. He made these remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly …

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NO EVIDENCE: Court frees suspects in Katumba Wamala shooting case

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Yusuf Nyanzi, who has been in and out of Luzira Prison for eight years facing charges in three high-profile cases, has been acquitted by the International Crimes Division of the High Court on the attempted murder of Works and Transport Minister General Katumba Wamala. Alongside …

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Umeme, NWSC in the spotlight as Luwero taps run dry

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The administration of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) and the electricity distributor Umeme are embroiled in a dispute over the recurring water issue in Luwero Town Council, Luwero District. By Sunday afternoon, households connected to the NWSC system had endured four days …

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