NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has said that the opening of the Nalubaale Bridge does not pose any safety threat to road users because the infrastructure is still strong and durable. The clarity was made after a public uproar on a decision by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission-EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama has told parliament to ignore Dr. Kizza Besigye’s People’s Government formed recently. In February, the former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate unveiled the People’s Government and Assembly with him as the president and Kampala …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court has declined to issue a warrant of arrest against Kawempe South Member of Parliament Mubarak Munyagwa for shunning criminal summons. Court presided over by the Chief Magistrate Pamela Lamunu declined to grant the request made by the State Prosecutor Alice Komuhangi. …

COMMENT | By Amos Wekesa | Yesterday evening at Sheraton Hotel, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) old guards officially handed over power to the new guards…… While sitting at the back with fellow tour operators ,I listened to different speeches. Some speeches were good, others just okay but looks like no one wanted …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Umeme, Uganda’s main electricity service provider has started building ties with local leaders in greater Kampala to curb power theft and vandalism of transmission lines and transformers. The plan was unveiled in a meeting between Umeme officials and local council one-LCI leaders from Kampala East …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have ended the search for commercial court registrar Vincent Mugabo who had been reported missing since Wednesday. Mugabo suddenly resurfaced at his home this morning, after news circulated that he was missing. He returned nearly 10 hours after judiciary spokesperson Solomon Muyita filed a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When The Parliamentary Commission sought to recruit a Director of Communications and Public Affairs, in 2012, Hellen Nanteza Kaweesa, the current Deputy Director CPA was the sole applicant for the position. Kaweesa had secured a nod from the interview panel for a promotion to the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents who will be affected by the construction of the Oil Pipeline in Lwengo district are protesting the compensation procedures. The residents raised their concerns during an awareness meeting held at Kyawagonya Village, in Lwengo Rural Sub County in Lwengo district on Thursday. The most …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party have cited internal greed for power as one of the factors affecting the progress of the opposition political organisation. Roland Mugume Kagyinda, FDC’s Deputy President in Charge of the Western Region says that despite their common …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security personnel on Thursday night switched off Hope Radio in Kabale municipality. The radio was hosting Forum for Democratic Change -FDC party leaders. The leaders were Dr. Kiiza Besigye the former FDC president, Ingrid Turinawe, the FDC Chairperson of the Women’s League, Patrick Amuriat Oboi, …