Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the government to consider compensating the people of Karamoja whose crops were destroyed by the wildlife. Human-wildlife conflict has been the major cause of food insecurity in the districts of Abim, Kotido, Kaabong, and Karenga. The districts are nearing …
Read More »Corruption Crippling Uganda’s Development- Museveni
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said if it were not for corruption, Uganda would be far more developed than it is now. Speaking at the launch of the Electronic Investors Protection Portal (EIPP), a digital platform designed to safeguard investment processes in Uganda, Museveni said …
Read More »Museveni Criticizes Religious Fundraising For Fueling Corruption
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned religious leaders against conducting fundraising events, saying they partly contribute to the promotion of corruption in the country.“I would like you, the Church, and the Mosque people to help us, it is not the main source, but it …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Is president Museveni finally falling out with the West?
The closure of DGF and UN Human Rights Office and the signing of the Anti-homosexuality Act into law Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In her book tilted, “Another Fine Mess: America, Uganda, and the War on Terror,” American writer, Helen Epstein writes that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been able …
Read More »Tough exchange between Otafiire, journalists over retirement questions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | General Kahinda Otafiire, the member of Parliament for Ruhinda County who bounced back in the 11th Parliament after suffering defeat in the 10th Parliament has taken oath. Otafiire who emerged victorious in the newly created constituency says that he will use his experience for the …
Read More »TOTAL starts building crude processing facility in Buliisa
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the long-awaited Host Government Agreement (HGA) was being signed between Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu and TOTAL in Dar es Salaam today, the French oil company commenced work on its Tilenga Industrial Area in Kasenyi, Buliisa District. It is here that TOTAL will build its …
Read More »Police to slap terrorism charges against 11 suspects for throwing petrol bombs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies have arrested 11 people suspected to have been behind the throwing of petrol bombs at motorists stuck in jam and government vehicles parked at public places. The suspects, according to Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga, were arrested on May 11th, a day before President …
Read More »Ten controversial bills passed by the 10th parliament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 10th Parliament that complated their mandate last week passed and enacted 118 bills, approved 75 loan requests, made 47 resolutions to pay tribute and considered 349 Ministerial statements. Parliament led by Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga and Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanya also considered 653 …
Read More »Football fraternity excited as Museveni honours former cranes star Onyango
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Football fraternity is excited after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday honoured former Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Onyango. During a function held at the State House in Entebbe, Museveni and the Education and Sports Minister Janet Museveni honoured the former Cranes skipper and …
Read More »Amuru farmers venture into cashew nuts growing
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Smallholder farmers with vast land in Amuru District have ventured into cashew nuts growing in a bid to diversify crop production and income. The enterprise follows the outcome of a meeting in which three farmers from the District met President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in 2018 …
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