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 …
Read More »Health PS calls emergency meeting after USAID funding pause
Gov’t Discusses Filling Void as Offices Close Following USAID’s Funding Pause Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health (MOH) will take off this week to examine critical areas, which will need prompt intervention by the government following the suspension of funding by the United States Agency for …
Read More »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, …
Read More »Bishop Odoki warns Christians against interfering with celibate life of clergy
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Arua Catholic Diocese Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki has warned Christians against meddling with the celibate life of the Clergy. Celibacy in the Catholic Church Doctrine relates to taking vows of living a single unmarried life which mainly applies to Bishops, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »National Chamber of Commerce tasks UNBS to strengthen quality assurance
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Chamber of Commerce Lango sub-region has called on the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to strengthen the enforcement of quality assurance. The Lango sub-region is one of the largest producers of grains and cereals such as beans, soya beans, maize, …
Read More »Procurement as a strategic function unlocks its full value
OPINION | Kenneth Kawuki | The evolution of the procurement function from a peripheral role to a more strategic one is helping unlock its full value in companies and organizations. It is key to note that the procurement function in companies accounts for about 60% of the approved organizational budgets. Previously, the procurement …
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