Chairman Uganda Chamber of Mines & Petroleum Elly Karuhanga has warned that the level of preparedness in the local oil sector is below par. “The level of preparedness is still low since only 25 firms were found eligible to supply the industry. Local suppliers aren’t equal to the task to …
Read More »Uganda Revenue Authority Internship shortlist for June – August intake
Here is a Uganda Revenue Authority Internship downloadable shortlist for JUNE- AUGUST intake. The list has 363 names. Ura Internship Shortlist for June by The Independent Magazine Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »Engineers push for enactment of UCICO Bill to halt building disasters
Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC) have called for the enactment of the UCICO Bill to check the rising number of collapsing buildings in Kampala. UNABCEC Executive Director, Godfrey Lubanga briefed the press in Kampala yesterday about what they think are the root causes of recent …
Read More »President meets KCCA Councillors over petition
President Yoweri Museveni has met a section of KCCA Councilor-elects over their grievances following a constitutional court petition seeking to eliminate councilors, divisional mayor-elects and members of par elect from the Capital City. During the meeting, the President advised the Kampala Capital City Authority councilors to remain calm since their …
Read More »KCCA: Uganda ready to host 2017 World Xcountry
Sheraton, Imperial Royale and Hotel Africana are gearing to host some of the world’s best long distance athletes and officials next March. The International athletics governing body IAAF officials, led by IAAF Competitions Director Paul Hardy, yesterday confirmed the three hotels had got the nod, saying their wide accommodative space …
Read More »Police warns on floods and goons
Due to increased rainfall around the country, Uganda Police has advised everyone to be cautious, avoid pools of water and install lightning arresters, to avoid tragedy. “Motorcyclists shouldn’t maneuver through flooded waters. If the waters are above the knees, wait for the water to subside because you don’t see where …
Read More »Jennifer Musisi under siege
As Jennifer Musisi, the Executive Director, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) makes five years in office on April 15, the question some key players in the capital are asking is whether she will be able to hold on to the job at City Hall. This time, it appears, politicians from …
Read More »Lukwago Bows to Pressure, Not Entering Office
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Read More »AG: Lukwago will only return to office when new term starts
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago will not be allowed to return to his office until the current term expires and he is duly sworn in. The Attorney General yesterday advised that it would be contempt of court orders to allow the Lord Mayor back today as he had wished. Through …
Read More »Four dead, little hope for survivors from Kyaseka Towers ruins
Uganda Police chief Kale Kayihura has ordered the arrest of Moses Seruwu, the owner of Kyaseka Towers along Makerere Hill Road, that collapsed on Monday. Kayihura gave the directive after he held a meeting yesterday with lawyers of the owner of the building, relatives of those who died and …
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