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4-year-old boy killed in Mukono, suspect arrested

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have arrested a man suspected of having hacked a 4-year-old boy to death at Takajjunge village, Mukono district. The suspect, identified as Dauda Jjumba, reportedly killed a child known as Adam Matovu and dumped his body in a pit latrine. A neighbour …

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Parliament reconsiders 2024 appropriation bill, shs750billion reallocated

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tempers flared between backbench MPS and the Executive when Parliament reconvened on Tuesday to consider the Appropriations Bill 2024. The speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among recalled the legislators from recess to reconsider the Appropriations Bill 2024. While the Parliament had approved the Bill in …

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Police Exodus SACCO sued for extortion and operating illegally

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City Lawyer Steven Kalali has sued the  Exodus Cooperatives Savings and Credit Society Limited for subjecting police officers to mandatory and involuntary monthly salary deductions as contributions to the SACCO. In his suit where the Attorney General is listed as the first respondent, Kalali argued …

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Three arrested in Gulu over forged documents to join UPDF

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been arrested in Gulu city after presenting fake academic documents to join the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The trio was arrested Tuesday morning from Pece War Memorial Stadium in Pece-Laroo Division during a screening exercise for shortlisted applicants from Gulu City, …

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Uganda Breweries scoops top environment award from NEMA 

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Breweries has been honored with the prestigious National Sustainable Environment Award in the Food and Beverages sector at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Awards. The award recognises UBL’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices, showcasing its continuous efforts to …

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Centenary Bank hands relief to Kasese flood victims

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, in response to the devastating landslides and floods that struck Kasese District in May, displacing over 1,000 families, has stepped forward with a substantial donation to aid affected communities. The catastrophic event saw major rivers such …

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Molly Katanga denies killing husband

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The key suspect in the murder of businessman Henry Katanga, his wife Molly Katanga, has denied the charges, saying she understood well the offenses read against her but it is not true that she committed the offense. This was before the High Court Criminal Division …

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