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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Police officers have cried out to the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, about the inadequate funding, which has hindered the execution of their duties difficult. Among the issues raised by the Naggalama police officers during IGP’s visit include poor living conditions, lack of …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s former High Commissioner to Canada, Joy Ruth Aceng, has declared her bid for the Kole Woman Member of Parliament seat on the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party ticket. Aceng was deported in August after she was declared persona non grata, citing behavioural concerns. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s prison system is facing a severe dual burden of tuberculosis and HIV, with infection rates significantly higher than those in the general population. Findings from a study by Makerere University’s School of Public Health indicate that active TB infection in Uganda’s prisons is …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Unconfirmed reports indicate that former Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Charles Twine is missing. Twine was reportedly summoned on Tuesday night to face the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba and his deputy James Ochaya for yet to be …

KAYUNGA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In the heart of Gwanika-Kokotero village, in Ntenjeru town council, Kayunga district, 75-year-old Gorette Nakalyowa’s daily life revolves around her granddaughter, Hamidah Gwokyalya, a vibrant four-year-old who was born with a heart defect that nearly stole her future. Gwokyalya’s journey started under the shadow …

  According to his colleagues, Twine was driven by SFC soldiers to unknown destination and his vehicle still remains parked at Naguru police headquarters and his known telephone contacts have since gone off.  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reports indicate that former Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mityana South Member of Parliament Richard Lumu has written to the Electoral Commission requesting it not to recognize amendments to the Democratic Party Constitution, arguing that they didn’t follow the procedures. In a letter written to the EC chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi …

Kyakahinda , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Museveni has urged local leaders in the Tooro region to align their priorities with the Parish Development Model (PDM). The President made the remarks on Thursday while addressing residents and local leaders of Bunyangabu District after visiting the home of Deo …

Kaberamaido , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for aggravated defilement. Jonathan Okello, a resident of Onyal A village, Aperikira Sub County, Kaberamaido District, was convicted for luring his 16-year-old niece into sexual intercourse while knowing that he is HIV positive. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court in Kampala has dismissed businessman Humphrey Nzeyi’s appeal against the Bank of Uganda (BOU) and the government for the illegal takeover, sale, and subsequent liquidation of the National Bank of Commerce. The Supreme Court, presided over by seven justices led by …