Tag Archives: Uganda

➡ FULL LIST of MPs not returning to parliament ✳ Robert Kyagulanyi ✳ Evelyn Anite ✳ Henry Okello Oryem ✳ Adolf Mwesigye ✳ Raphael Magyezi ✳ Mary Karoro Okurut ✳ Sam Kutesa ✳ Winnie Kiiza ✳ Abraham Byandala ✳ John Byabagambi ✳ Judith Babirye ✳ Wamanga Wamai ✳ Nabila Naggayi …

  Investors likely to preserve their savings and capital with CIS and fixed income instruments due to the current coronavirus pandemic Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda’s Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) have recorded more than double their assets under management (AUM) to Shs 388.5bn for the FY2019/20 as a …

Why it is wrong to use public health emergencies for political gain Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The Electoral Commission is facing a big test to build public confidence over alleged failure to take charge of the electoral process as several presidential aspirants constantly face harassment in the hands …

The Independent shines at OFAB Journalism Awards Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Independent’s Ronald Musoke is among six journalists that have been recognized at this year’s Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) Journalism Awards. This year’s awards in Kampala, the 4th by OFAB, recognized winners of …

On Wednesday, Kampala went on fire after police arrested pop star turned politician/presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine. The riots continued through yesterday (Nov.19). The partisans on either side are in overdrive. Critics of government post videos of police shooting at crowds where some people have, unfortunately, died. THE …

Ismael Mulindwa the Director Basic and Secondary Education says that they have received reports of schools charging parents money for mocks Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministry of Education has warned schools against giving external mock examinations to learners as they wait to sit for their UNEB finals. In …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uncoordinated operations between the police resulted in the death of 49 people during last week’s city protests, various sources have told URN. A police source says that the National Command Centre sat on Tuesday and resolved that there was a need to put a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine will resume his campaign trail on Monday. Kyagulanyi’s campaign was cut short on Wednesday after he was arrested in Luuka district and detained at Nalufenya Police Station. On Friday Kyagulanyi was granted …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Electoral Commission has today issued a revised Presidential Campaign Programme. It follows a week of disruptions after riots that started after presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi and Patrick Oboi Amuriat were arrested mid week. Police accused them of not following the COVID-19 Standard Operating …

  New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT | The UN Secretary General  Aantonio Guterres has called for restraint in Uganda in the run up to the elections. This follows reports of more than 30 killed in riots that came after the arrest of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi. ***** FULL STATAMENT …