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THIS WEEK: Rwanda files charges against opposition leader Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | A statement issued by Rwanda police on Sept.25 shows opposition leader Diane Rwigara has been charged with offences against state security and forgery. Rwigara who expressed interest in standing against President Paul Kagame in the recently concluded …

THIS WEEK: Government abolishes revenue collection by private entities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | During a Sept.25 press conference, Minister for Kampala Betty Kamya announced that government has abolished privatization of revenue collection from operators of public vehicles to private entities. The minister who also banned parking fees and …

THIS WEEK: Museveni visits women murder scene in Entebbe Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As pressure over government inaction over women murders in Entebbe and Nansana municipality was heightening with some groups opting for protests, the president made a spot check on one of the scenes in Katabi town …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual Uganda International Trade Fair organised by Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) is this year celebrating its Silver Jubilee from October 3- 10 at the show grounds in Lugogo. The Fair offers an international marketing platform for multi-sectoral goods and services from within and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Metropole Uganda (Ltd), a credit reference bureau services provider, is set to unveil an online service that will enable borrowers check their credit ratings via mobile phones. Credit rating reports normally profiles borrowers and their abilities to pay back debt and are therefore used …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The MTN Innovation Awards that recognize digital innovation in the country are back. The telecom firm called for entries for the awards of 2017 on Sep 22 seeking to recognize both mobile and web-based applications developed by Ugandans in at least seven categories. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cooperatives in Uganda are in need of a new law to protect and make them more efficient, according to Ivan Asiimwe, the secretary general of Uganda Cooperative Alliance. Asiimwe, who was speaking during the  UCA’s 50th Annual General Meeting held at Grand Imperial Hotel on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Ugandans continue to use Uber as one means of transport, their counterparts in London, UK where the transport mode is popular are not sure of whether the service will be available in the near future. On Sept. 22, BBC reported that Uber would not …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT| These are the top stories in this week’s The Independent. COVER STORY Age-limit Bill scandal: The 4 fights frustrating Museveni THE LAST WORD: Inside Museveni’s life presidency: Why the removal of age limits may be the best way to get a peaceful succession in Uganda …

Eleanor Nansibo Nabwiso is an actress and producer known for roles in `Watch Over Me’ (2013), `Rain’ (2016) and `The Hostel (2011)’. `Rain’, a movie about keeping hope alive against all odds, is her first production under the Nabwiso brand. Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | Her acting and film …