NEWS

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two Jinja city education officials have been arrested for mismanagement of school grants and causing financial loss to the government. The officials, the acting city education officer, Haruna Mulopa and the sports officer, Sam Ngobi were arrested from their offices on Tuesday. The City Inspector …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka was buzzing with energy over the weekend as revellers joined in on the Laga Swagga activation, a highlight of UBL’s nationwide campaign aimed at rewarding loyal consumers of iconic brands like Uganda Waragi Premium, Coconut, Lemon and Ginger, V&A, Bond 7, and Gilbeys.  …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators on the Committee of Finance have questioned the manner and criteria the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)is using to extend tax waivers to companies and individuals. While appearing before the committee, the State Minister for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi said the tax waivers will …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has reported significant achievements in mediation and case disposal. According to the judiciary, 847 cases were referred for mediation during the recent Settlement Week, resulting in 237 successful settlements. According to Zuraika Nanteza,  the Deputy Registrar in charge of  Alternative Dispute Resolution, the …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua City have arrested five people for allegedly encroaching on a wetland. They were found constructing a residential house on the shores of Ania Stream, a tributary to River Enyau in Alengo cell, Pokea ward, Ayivu Division. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) officials have cautioned sitting tenants on the corporation’s estate in Gulu City against subletting rental units. Mercy Ampaire, the Principal Property Management Officer at URC says the corporation has established that a number of the tenants have sublet their rentals …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Corporate banker, NCBA Uganda has honored its key partners in asset financing, acknowledging their pivotal role in driving regional infrastructure development and growth. The event at the 4 Points by Sheraton Kampala celebrated the collaborative efforts that have significantly advanced the automotive sector and beyond, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Police officer Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana has been arraigned before the International Crimes Division of the High Court on charges of aggravated trafficking. On Tuesday, Arinaitwe was arraigned before Justice Dr Andrew Bashaija after completing investigations and subsequent committal from the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wild Life Authority –UWA has lifted the suspension of hiking activities to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains National Park. This follows a temporary suspension in May due to safety concerns after a crevasse developed in the glaciers on the peak. On Tuesday, …

Hoima, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited, an Energy company on Monday 19th August completed the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers Training and Licensing Program. The program involved 110 drivers being trained, Licensed and certified to professionally drive Heavy Goods trucks and trailers (class CH License) or rigid trucks …