Kampala, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police-IGP, Martin Okoth Ochola has ordered the immediate release of all the people arrested on charges of being idle and disorderly in line with the president’s directive. Ochola’s directive is contained in an October 1, 2019 circular addressed to all directors …
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‘The man ready to teach Uganda a lesson’ Kampala, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | Details emerging following the recent failure of major oil companies to pressure the Uganda government to grant tax concessions before a crucial purchase and sale deal are casting the country as a “nightmare” for oil firms. And …
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MWENDA: Why we should be suspicious of America’s attempts to insert itself in our national politics THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | Why did the United States sanction Uganda’s former Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura, on allegations of violation of human rights, corruption and smuggling without providing …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has hailed his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party for their recent victories in Hoima and Kaabong. he said the victories show Ugandans have an enduring love for the NRM. “What the Opposition cannot kill, no matter how hard they and their …
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How Uganda is using old and new laws crack down on citizens, activists and politicians who criticise the president COMMENT | RONALD KAKUNGULU-MAYAMBAL Activists who use digital media are protected by international law and protocols that guarantee freedom of expression. Under international law, freedom of expression is also protected on …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said Makerere is on track to regain its past glory. He has challenged Vice Chancellor Prof Barnabas Nawangwe to aim for the number one position among African universities. “I heard Makerere was ranked 5th best university in Africa. I challenge the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has lashed at the opposition for promoting hate speech against the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM government, saying Ugandans continue voting for his government because it has done a lot to transform Uganda. Museveni made the remarks while campaigning for Harriet Mugenyi …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is heightened security in Hoima district as the campaigns for the woman MP by-elections climax. The elections are scheduled for Thursday this week. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, the Kyadondo East Member of parliament and leader of the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference has kicked off this morning at the Speke Resort, Munyonyo with closed meetings of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association regional secretaries. Also scheduled concurrently, is a meeting of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians steering committee, the small branches steering committee and the …
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Who is next on sanctions list? Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The most significant aspects of the sanctions the American government has placed on former Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura are two; the timing and their broadness. The timing of the American announcement is important; just 16 …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
