Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vice President Jessica Alupo, and Busia Municipality Member of Parliament, Geoffrey Macho clashed at the Children’s summit at Hotel Africana in Kampala on Wednesday, over sanitary pads. It all started when the organizers led by Moses Ntenga, the Executive Director of Joy for Children …
Read More »MP Macho accuses MAAIF of failing to control fish trade sabotage
Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Geoffrey Macho, the Busia Municipality member of parliament has complained over mishandling of fish trade in the border district under the oversight of the ministry of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries- (MAAIF). As area MP, Macho is also alleging that Simon Emongot, a fisheries officer …
Read More »Nabbanja to explain diversion of Shs5 billion disaster funds
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has been put on spot over the alleged diversion of Shs5 billion from the Shs15 billion allocated to the Ministry of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees. The money was part of contingency budget to support areas affected by disasters. The …
Read More »Flying Squad Commander held for killing MP’s body guard in Busia
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busia police are holding one of their own for shooting to death the bodyguard of Geoffrey Macho, the incumbent Busia Municipality Member of parliament. The suspect has only been identified as Corporal Chelangat, the in charge of the Police Flying Squad Unit at Busia central …
Read More »Political statements top PWDs celebrations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Celebrations commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities-PWDs in Iganga district on Tuesday turnedpolitical as various speakers took turns to scorn at the opposition. This year’s celebrations under the theme “promoting inclusive programming for accessible future,” were aimed at sensitizing the country on the …
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