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MP Lumu pushes for change in LoP’s selection process

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted the Mityana County South MP, Richard Lumu, to introduce a Private Member’s Bill entitled, “The Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024” The Bill among others, seeks to revise the selection of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. The LoP, who …

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Arua residents protest, demand transfer of Job Matua

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Kenya Ward, Arua Central Division, Arua City, are demanding the transfer of new Assistant Resident City Commissioner Job Matua Richard. On Thursday, the disgruntled residents, carrying placards, stormed the office of the Arua Resident City …

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Katanga Murder: Court rules on who can tender exhibits

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Judge Isaac Muwata has ruled that physical exhibits in criminal trials can only be tendered by the individual who recovered them from the crime scene or any other relevant location. This ruling, delivered on Thursday, arose during the trial of Molly Katanga, …

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Thugs attempt to run away with 14 bitumen drums from Chinese firm

Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An attempt by thugs to raid Kyerimira village in Katikara sub-county, Kakumiro district, and steal 14 bitumen drums from a Chinese stone quarry, has been thwarted by the police. Police have apprehended one of the suspects, identified as Rashid Aganyira and also impounded the vehicle …

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Kasaija assures depositors about money held in banks

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija says depositors holding accounts with the different should rest assured that their money is insured against risks to the tune of 90%. The deposits are under the Deposit Protection Fund (DPF). Minister Kasaija was speaking at the Conference and Annual General …

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‘My NIN, My Birth Right’ rings out loud as Primary Schools drama festival climaxes in Mbale

To incentivize early birth registration, the government has waived fees for birth certificate applications for children aged zero to six months Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) aims to hit two birds with one stone, when it supports artistic excellence, at the ongoing National Primary …

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Medical interns ask gov’t to scrap internships after graduation

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 270 undeployed medical interns in Northern Uganda are asking the government to scrap medical internships after graduation. This suggestion comes a few days after President Yoweri Museveni, said the government did not have funds to pay for medical internships, and wondered why the …

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