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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CEO Summit Uganda, a think-tank aimed at developing well- rounded selfless leaders together with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) graduated the 3rd cohort of the NSSF Pathfinder Catalyst Academy where women leaders are trained and given the necessary insights to excel in the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Finance Committee of Parliament has raised concerns over the Bujagali Hydropower Project’s tax waiver, exposing alleged financial miscalculations and possible overcharging of Ugandans. Led by Committee Chairperson Amos Kankunda, the legislators questioned the basis for tariff computation and accused authorities of failing to hold …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the President of the National Unity Platform-NUP has called upon people from across the world to continue exerting pressure on the government of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to release Dr Kizza Besigye. Besigye a four-time challenger to Museveni has been in …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The whereabouts of Fred Nyanzi, the head of Moblization of the National Unity Platform-NUP remain unknown two days after he was abducted. Nyanzi who is also the brother of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi went missing on Monday. Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of the Opposition …

Secretary to the treasury Ggoobi preaches markets, investment and tourism to Ugandan diaspora community in France Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has met Sales Director of Airbus Michael Guiraud on day three of his four day working visit of France. Uganda Airlines …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has directed lawyers representing detained lawyer Eron Kiiza to file written submissions in his bid for release from prison. Kiiza is currently serving a nine-month sentence handed down by the Court Martial. On Wednesday, Civil Division Judge Dr. Douglas …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has opposed the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale from Luzira Prison, arguing that their continued detention is lawful and in compliance with the Supreme Court’s decision. The Attorney General presented this opposition before Civil Division Judge Dr. Douglas Singiza, …

SOROTI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Security authorities in Soroti have given all the unlicensed schools 14 days to close all the illegal dormitories on their premises. The tough decision was arrived at following the gruesome murder of Faith Joan Apio, a pupil at Jozan Nursery and Primary School premises …

Kole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The air is thick with humidity, and the ground is scattered with the tangled remains of fallen leaves. The well-manicured rows of trees sway rhythmically in the wind, welcoming you to Timo Fresh Fruit Farm. Tall green jackfruit trees stand side by side with pawpaw …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has said if President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, his wife Janet Museveni and brother Gen. Salim Saleh don’t want to be talked about then they should retire from public life. Speaking to Uganda …