VIDEO: Investors who were promised prime land have accused government of not walking the talk and instead giving them swampy areas where they have had to invest a lot of money to develop This was during the visit to the industrial by the Uganda vice president Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi. Share …
Read More »VIDEO: Museveni says no pay rise for mayors, commends Gen Kayihura
VIDEO: Not brutal – President Museveni has backed General Kale Kayihura over the recent police action on Besigye supporters saying no one should antagonize peace which is prevailing in the country. Museveni who was addressing all mayors and town clerks in Mbarara also refused the proposal by the mayors to have …
Read More »UPL: Sserunkuma keeps intact KCCA’s 100% win start
By UPL TUESDAY UPL RESULTS Soana 3 Saints 1 Sadolin 0 Villa 2 Vipers 4 Police 0 URA 1 BUL 1 Brightstars 2 Ondumparaka 0 JMC Hippos 0 Kirinya 0 Lweza 0 KCCA 1 Proline 1 Express 1 It was hardly a cute display from defending champions, KCCA, but the …
Read More »US slaps sanctions on Kony’s sons Salim and Ali
Washington, United States | AFP | The United States announced sanctions Tuesday against the sons of Joseph Kony, leader of the central Africa-based Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group. The Treasury Department said it targeted Salim and Ali Kony “for acting for or on behalf of the LRA and/or Joseph …
Read More »Justice minister Otafiire speaks on lifting retirement age
VIDEO: Uganda Young Democrats – the youth wing of opposition Democratic Party have petitioned the Minister of Justice and Constitution Affairs Maj. General Kahinda Otafiire- challenging the proposed constitutional amendment bills to scrap the age limits of various government officials. The youths claim the amendments are brought in bad faith and …
Read More »How Ochen rose from an IDP camp to global peace ambassador
Victor Ochen’s name was little known on a global scene until last year when he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. At 34, he became the youngest African to be nominated for the prestigious global prize that was won by great historical figures like Martin Luther King. Only coming …
Read More »Biogas effort saving Nile Breweries sh616m in electricity bills annually
NBL in $12m biogas effort: Project saving brewer Shs 616m in electricity bills annually Three years ago, beer brewer, Nile Breweries Ltd set out to adopt renewable energy options in its operations in a bid to reduce on the greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy security. To achieve that, the …
Read More »VIDEO: Karuma Dam challenge for Dr. Kiggundu
VIDEO: Outgoing Electoral Commission chairman, Eng. Dr. Badru Kiggundu takes on a new challenge – to oversee the successful completion of the construction works of Isimba and Karuma power dams. Dr. Kiggundu leaves the ballot overseeing role, and returns to an engineering assignment to ease the power pressure that many are …
Read More »Behind Uganda’s refusal to send troops to South Sudan
Sorting out South Sudan – Behind Uganda’s refusal to send troops to South Sudan under UN mission Uganda appeared to have caught regional conflict observers by surprise when it announced it would not contribute troops to a regional brigade designed to bolster the UN mission in South Sudan – By Independent Team & …
Read More »How do you govern a poor country?
COMMENT: By Moses Khisa A response to Mwenda’s article that blames bad governance in Africa on small national budgets The Independent’s Strategy and Editorial Director, Andrew Mwenda, is pushing back against the scrutiny placed on African leaders and the blame put at their doorsteps for the continent’s disheartening state of …
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