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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government plans to revise the property tax rate. Judith Nabakooba, the Minister of Lands Housing and Urban Development while officiating at the second Uganda Housing symposium organized by Habitat for Humanity in Kampala highlighted the need to revise the rates because the current rates …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister of Education and Sports, has issued fresh guidance regarding the timeline initially established for educators to attain a minimum bachelor’s degree qualification. In 2019, the government introduced a transformative teacher policy which among other things phased out lower qualifications for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, said that she was enthusiastic about spearheading the introduction of Net Metering technology in Uganda. She proposed pilot programs for this innovative billing system at prominent government sites, including the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Nobert Mao has whipped the Acholi community to be united, as they position themselves for the transition. Mao said the transition had three phases which will start with building national consensus and understanding before ushering in a new Uganda after …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court has halted the trial in which Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono is accused of causing loss of public property after her alleged involvement in the diversion of iron sheets. On Friday, High Court Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga halted …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The Minister of State for Transport, Fred Byabakama, has said 95% of the boda-boda riders in Kampala are mad. He explains that the riders’ madness is the reason why many of them, and their passengers are dying in road crashes. Byabakama, who was the chief …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has allowed an application in which State Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Amos Lugoloobi sought relaxation of bail terms imposed on him. In April, Lugoloobi was arraigned in the Anti-Corruption Court and charged with dealing with suspect property after …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Col. Tom Butime has asked Ugandans to step up efforts of conserving Uganda’s natural tourism resources. He said there cannot be resources to bring back whatever the tourism sector loses. Colonel Butime asked communities around tourism sites to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has ordered for fresh hearing of a case in which Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Nobert Mao is accused of uttering a false document and forging the minutes of Democratic Party Delegates’ meeting. Criminal Division Judge Paul Gadenya Wolimbwa made …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism has promised to support the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (UWRTI) for its role in tourism research. The institute located at Katwe-Kabatoro in Kasese District is mandated to provide research, training, and consultancy services in the wildlife sector. State Minister for …