NEWS

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda has appointed Martin Mugisha as Executive Director of Operations. Mugisha, who has until recently been the chief credit officer at PostBank Uganda, takes to the board over two decades of banking experience, having worked with both local and regional banks in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has nullified the election of Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi as the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North and ordered a fresh by-election. The ruling, delivered by Justice Bernard Namanya, followed a successful petition by Faridah Nambi Kigongo of the National …

INTERVIEW | Solomon Sserwanjja is the Executive Director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ). He spoke to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke about the prominent role of journalists in the 2026 general elections. QUESTION: Journalists and the media have always played a crucial role during elections. How essential do you think …

Rukiga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 11 people are nursing injuries following an accident involving a Gateway-bound bus along Ntungamo-Kabale road, Rukiga district. The accident happened at Rwabahazi village on Sunday at around 6:10 AM. According to survivors, the driver of the  Scania bus registration number UBM 707X that was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda officially launched the GN Trybe, a community of empowered young people. The launch took place on 24th May 2025 at Reach A Hand Headquarters, Lungujja Avenue. GN Trybe, short for Generation Now Trybe, is a community for the Gen Z …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan military said Sunday that it has suspended all defense and military cooperation with Germany over the latter’s conduct in the East African country. Chris Magezi, Ugandan military spokesperson, said in a statement issued here that the decision is in response to credible intelligence …

AGAGO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has partnered with students of Patongo Seed Secondary School in Agago District to step up efforts in the fight against corruption. This was during the launch of an Integrity Ambassador’s Club. Fifty students were commissioned as Integrity Ambassadors and …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has called for investigations into the chaos at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, where scores were injured following a major scuffle that preceded the hearing of the case in which opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and two others are accused …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Raymond Musiima, a Ugandan student who founded an agribusiness initiative to support youth, has been awarded the Homer Higbee International Education Award. The Homer Higbee International Education Award recognizes Michigan State University (MSU) students and other individuals who have made significant contributions to support …

ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of people walked through the streets of Arua City to create awareness on the need to end Fistula and appeal for the establishment of a Rehabilitation centre in the region. Obstetric fistula is a medical condition in which a hole develops in the …