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Unpaid gold export levies, mineral rent fees undermine mining sector

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Auditor General Edward Akolhas revealed serious gaps in the management of Uganda’s mining sector, with millions in export levies and mineral rent fees remaining unpaid. This he notes undermines both regulatory frameworks and the country’s ability to collect critical revenue. The report recently submitted …

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EC sets March 13th for Kawempe North by-election

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Thursday, 13th March 2025 as the polling day for the Kawempe North by-election. Justice Simon Byabakama, the Electoral Commission Chairperson made the announcement on Monday morning at Tick Hotel, Kawempe, during a stakeholder meeting that included local leaders, …

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Kisenyi residents demand litter bins to improve waste disposal

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Kisenyi in Mengo Parish, Kampala, have asked Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to provide litter bins in their areas to improve waste management. This appeal was made during the launch of a general cleanup exercise in the area. During a tour of …

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Police arrest man over forged UNEB receipts

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man has been arrested in Pader District on allegations of forgery. Christopher Akera is accused of allegedly forging UNEB payment receipts and mismanaging funds meant for Primary Leaving Examination-PLE registration. On 28th May 2024, Florence Alum, Director of Holy Angel Nursery and Primary …

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Kwania leaders given 2 weeks ultimatum to recover stolen road funds

Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Apac Anti-Corruption Coalition -TAACC has issued a two-week ultimatum to Kwania district leaders to recover 8 million shillings that was meant to rehabilitate the 4.5km Too Pee Yero-Omer to Inomo town council community access road. In 2022/2023 Financial Year, Inomo Sub County leaders …

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Karamoja forms CLAs to handle land matters

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The people of Moroto and Nakapiripirit districts, with support from the Caritas organization, have formed Communal Land Associations (CLAs) to address land matters. On Tuesday, the CLAs received their final documents to formalize operations, with the issuance of certificates and the demarcation of communal …

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