NEWS

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nathan L’Okori Adiyo, the father of the late former Speaker of Parliament Jacob L’Okori Oulanyah has died at the age of 97. L’Okori, passed away on Friday at St Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu City where he had reportedly been rushed two days ago …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Shaban Galabuzi, has called on leaders to ensure justice and humane treatment for traders affected by the recent demolition at St. Balikudembe Market. Unidentified individuals reportedly raided the market on March 7 and demolished a large section near the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has strengthened its commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment through a combined initiative at Gayaza High School, focusing on environmental conservation and institutional support. Representing the bank, Head of Marketing and Communications Doreen Nyiramugisha presided over the handover of a …

Kayunga,  Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), working with the National Forest Authority and Rotary International, has launched a three-year initiative to restore Namananga Central Forest Reserve in Kayunga District by planting 80,000 indigenous trees. The project, valued at UGX 372 million, is part of UBL’s 80th …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has directed the administrators of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital to immediately provide a separate changing room for female and male students, as they currently share one changing room. The Deputy Chairperson of the committee, Hon. Gorreth Namugga, made the directive …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Over 450 delegates are expected in Mbarara next month as brokers shift focus to SMEs and individuals to expand insurance penetration. The Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda (IBAU) is set to host its 8th Annual Conference with renewed momentum after ICEA LION General Insurance …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Metropolitan South Police Division in Katwe has dismantled a number plate theft racket, arresting five suspected ringleaders in Makindye and recovering several stolen plates. The suspects are believed to be part of a wider criminal network operating in areas including Nyanama, Katwe, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda is positioning itself to fully leverage China’s zero-tariff treatment, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija said on Thursday. According to a statement posted by the ministry on social platform X, Kasaija made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslims across Uganda are this morning gathering at mosques and open prayer grounds to mark Eid al-Fitr, signalling the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In Kampala and other parts of the country, worshippers have started arriving in large numbers at designated prayer …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s oversight committee has sharply criticised the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for what lawmakers call discriminatory enforcement of the law, after a prominent businessman allegedly demolished part of St Balikuddembe Market (Owino) without permission while the authority continues to aggressively evict poor street …