Lead pusher Bitature bags Shs47bn Government could be quietly handing out billions of shillings to private businesses, The Independent has learned from sources familiar with some of the transactions. What is not clear, however, is the extent to which those who claim that this is a `silent’ roll-out of the …
Read More »Miya the hero as Uganda finally breaks Nations Cup jinx
Uganda ends 38-year wait, Burkina also qualify By Independent Writer and AFP Uganda secured an Africa Cup of Nations tournament place for the first time since 1978 and Burkina Faso also qualified from Group D after a dramatic climax Sunday. Burkina Faso scored nine minutes into stoppage time in Ouagadougou …
Read More »Electoral fraud in Africa getting trickier
Dakar, Senegal | AFP | As Gabon is rocked by violence following the contested re-election of President Ali Bongo, experts says electoral fraud in Africa is becoming harder, thanks to civil society vigilance and spread of mobile technology. Opposition leader Jean Ping on Friday declared himself the rightful president of …
Read More »Why Cranes will need to stay calm in face of Comoros
Sunday September 4 Mandela Stadium, Namboole Uganda vs Comoros 5pm The nation expects. The stage is set. Will Cranes finally deliver in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Sunday when they take on Comoros? Cranes coach Micho Milutin Sredejovic believes Uganda can finally make it, but like many long-suffering fans, knows …
Read More »“I am the president” says Gabon’s Ping
Libreville, Gabon | AFP | Gabon opposition leader Jean Ping on Friday declared himself the rightful president and called for a vote recount, days after incumbent Ali Bongo was declared the winner of a weekend election which has sparked deadly violence. “I am the president,” Ping told a press …
Read More »In The Independent: Government secretly giving bail outs?
COVER STORY: Government secretly giving bail outs? Information unearthed by The independent reveals that despite the public backlash against the proposed bail out of sinking companies, the government has resorted to a secret plan to bail out some of the businessmen including one who received a staggering Shs47bn. LAST WORD: …
Read More »47bn: URA-KCCA-URBS tax partnership already bearing fruits
A partnership between four Uganda government institutions to widen the tax base through improved collaboration is already bearing fruits as it helped realize an extra sh47.6.bn shillings in revenue in 2015/16. The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Ministry of Local Government, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) on Thursday …
Read More »EU calls for calm as Gabon descends into ‘deep crisis’
Brussels, Belgium | AFP | EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini called for all sides in Gabon to reject violence as the country descends into chaos following presidential elections. “The official announcement of results has plunged Gabon into a deep crisis,” Mogherini said in a statement. “It is important for …
Read More »Gabon parliament set ablaze after Bongo declared winner
Libreville, Gabon | AFP | Angry protesters torched Gabon’s parliament Wednesday after President Ali Bongo was declared winner of what he claimed was a “peaceful and transparent” election, but which the opposition said was fraudulent. It only took a few minutes for the announcement to sink in before several of …
Read More »Cabinet retreat: Parliament takes break until after Sept 9
Parliamentarians will have to wait until after September 9 to debate Nakifuma MP Robert Kafeero Ssekitoleko’s private members bill to amend the constitution. The bill aims to extend the retirement age of judges and judicial officers by five years and open the restricted two term tenure of the Electoral Commissioners. Debate on the …
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