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National Census Commissioner cautions public against feeding enumerators SPECIAL CENSUS REPORT  | ALFRED GEESOM MUSAMALI | The National Census Commissioner (NCC) Dr Chris Ndatira Mukiza has cautioned members of the public against feeding enumerators who visit their households to collect data during the National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) enumeration exercise …

Kampala, Uganda | BBC | Uganda’s privately owned TV and radio stations have refused to broadcast a presidential message promoting efforts to carry out a national census, citing a lack of funding. This is despite a directive by the state-linked Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to all broadcasters to give the …

What it means for her second term prospects COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Since the UK announced a barrage of sanctions against the Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, there has been an attempt by her supporters and some government of Uganda officials to put a brave face to her …

Uganda listed among those growing rich fastest COVER STORY | AGENCIES | Uganda is one of seven countries expected to experience 80%+ millionaire growth over the next decade, according to a new report by the leading international wealth and citizenship advisory and consultancy firm, Henley & Partners. The report says although …

That’s why Museveni can’t save them from URA COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | “Tax has a negative multiplier to the economy, more so in economies such as ours where the tax system is regressive and accountability is very poor. It has long been proven by economists that people’s incomes, business …

Government pushes ahead with project despite concerns over Russian contractor and potential human rights violation Kampala, Uganda | AGATHER ATUHAIRE & HAGGAI MATSIKO | As July 01 which is the new launch deadline for digital number plates in Uganda approaches, The Independent has new details about Security Minister Jim Muhwezi’s troubles …

✔ President to meet with Ministry of Finance and URA Technocrats on April 24, 2024. ✔ President to meet with all traders on May 7, 2024 at Kololo Ceremonial grounds. ✔ URA directed to suspend all penalties during further consultations. ✔ Traders agreed to open up their businesses while continuing …

Killed in crash 1. CDF Ogolla 2. Brgd Said 3. Col. Keitany 4. Capt. Sora 5. Sgt. Omondi 6. Capt. Litali 7. Sgt. Nyawira 8. Col. Sawe Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Media reports from Kenya indicate that the Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla has been killed in a …

Playing games with lives of political prisoners COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Can newly appointed Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, deliver on his pledge to parliament and country to secure freedom for several jailed members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP)? The missing Ugandans …

Constitutional Court ruling puts Uganda on path to pariah nation COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | When on April 03 the Constitutional Court in Kampala upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act, it set in motion local and international moves that are irreversible in the short term and could impact heavily on the social, …