Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change – FDC party has started engaging individuals intending to contest for various political positions in Acholi sub-region ahead of the 2021 general elections. The move, spearheaded by Reagan Okumu, the Aswa County MP and FDC National Vice President, targets aspirants …
Read More »Special application window sought for students who missed university deadlines
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu University has said that they will consider admitting students who did not apply to the University for study after the deadline. The deadline for application to the University was June 10, from which, the university released an admission list of 4,000 students on July …
Read More »No one can escape Entebbe Airport coronavirus scan–Aviation Authorities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Aviation Services-NAS has refuted claims by the Kilak North Member of Parliament, Anthony Akol about the absence of coronavirus screening at Entebbe International Airport. Akol was kicked out of Parliament on Thursday and advised to self-quarantine after telling members that he had …
Read More »Parliament rejects Odonga Otto’s statement on fracas with Akol
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has rejected a statement from Aruu MP Odonga Otto following an incident in which he was slapped by Kilak North MP Anthony Akol. Odonga Otto was rushed to Nakasero hospital last week after was allegedly assaulted by Akol. …
Read More »Deputy speaker asks MPs Otto, Akol to formally resolve grievances
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah has asked Aruu Member of Parliament Odonga Otto, and Kilak North MP Anthony Akol to resolve their grievances formally. Odonga Otto was rushed to Nakasero hospital on Thursday after allegedly being punched by the Kilak North Member of …
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