Kwale, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenyan tea traders are facing challenges in getting payment for their produce in key markets such as Egypt due to a shortage of U.S. dollars in the North African nation, a government official said on Wednesday. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Moses Kuria …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Hall Court has remanded 62-year-old Muhammuddu Iddi Zingo alias Taata Medi to Luzira prison on charges of aggravated defilement of his three granddaughters. Zingo who is alleged to have defiled and infected the minors aged three, six and nine with HIV …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has sanctioned charges of corruption and conspiracy to commit a felony against minister Kitutu Mary Goretti Kimono for diverting iron sheets meant for the Karamoja Community Empowerment Programme. DPP Jane Frances Abodo has consented to …
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It is alleged that between January 2021 and December 2021, Tumusiime reduced tax worth 4.5 billion shillings for several companies Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Dennis Tumusiime, a former Uganda Revenue Authority Tax Officer to Luzira Prison on charges of abuse …
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COMMENT | Agarwal Rajesh | Farmers, teachers, and businesses have today incorporated digital support in their operations, which translates to timely and fast access to services for those who subscribe to them. Today, a farmer can operate an e-shop among other digital platforms, where they interact with suppliers and other stakeholders. …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Papal Nuncio Emeritus Archbishop Augustine Kasujja has expressed concern over priests who abscond from their duty stations. Priests are always deployed by appointing authorities as Parish Priests, Curates and some are assigned to head Departments such as Education, Health among many others. But now, Archbishop …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Kasese district have accused the local police of violating their right to freedom of expression and association. It follows the botched attempt by the police to prevent FDC leaders and members from attending a graduation …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi has been tasked to present before parliament, a statement about concerns on the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM). The Parish Development Model (PDM) was launched during the financial year 2020/2021 as a delivery mechanism for …
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Rutshuru , DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) has denied reports that Uganda is negotiating with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government on behalf of the M23 rebels. Rumours of the negotiations have been circulating on social media since Tuesday morning, causing concern among …
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🔴 Tuesday SC Villa 1-0 Soltilo Bright Stars FC UPDF FC 3 -1 Arua Hill SC Onduparaka FC 2-0 BUL FC Gaddafi FC 0-0 Busoga United FC Kampala, Uganda | UPL.CO.UG | SC Villa scored one of seven goals in four matchday 21 matches to open a four-point lead at …
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