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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Gwafu West Village in Mukono Municipality are reeling after the shocking murder of Palema Ruth Tumwebaze, 46, the Head of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU). Her body was discovered in her home in the early hours of the morning, sending …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Baileys is giving its consumers the perfect gifting solution to treat their loved ones with a unique Baileys gifting pop-up experience at Kisementi this Valentine’s week. Best known for turning everyday moments into indulgent treating occasions, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers have asked Acting High Court Judge Simon Peter Kinobe to excuse himself from hearing the application for judicial review against the contested Masaka City Woman MP election vote recount. National Unity Platform’s candidate for the Masaka District Woman Member of Parliament, Rose Nalubowa, petitioned the High …

  The series introduces the Throwback 2025 Challenge to deepen financial literacy Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) has officially launched the 2025–2026 Banking and Financial Services Awareness Campaign (BAFSAC) webinar series, marking the first major activation of the campaign this year …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Christian University (UCU) community is mourning the tragic death of its dean of students affairs, Pamela Tumwebaze, who was murdered at her home in Mukono. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, Tumwebaze was attacked by unidentified assailants at her residence on …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women legislators, human rights activists, and political leaders in Gulu City have condemned the arrest and prosecution of National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President in charge of Northern Uganda, Dr Lina Zedriga Waru. They describe the charges as politically motivated and a growing threat to …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has enlisted cultural leaders in Acholi, Lango, and Madi sub-regions to spearhead community sensitization against bush burning, a practice the company says is increasingly destroying electricity infrastructure. Since taking over electricity distribution from Umeme Limited last year, UEDCL …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The start of Term One 2026 has been marred by low pupil attendance in schools across Uganda, despite the delayed reopening aimed at easing preparations. Reports from multiple districts indicate that only a small fraction of enrolled learners turned up on the first day …

One of the clearest signs of progress is the growing transformation of district data systems NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Across the winding corridors of district health offices in Uganda, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. It is not marked by grand announcements or sweeping reforms but by …

  Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda have signed financing agreements worth EUR 641.1 million (Shs 2.747 trillion) to fund three major infrastructure projects aimed at supporting the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy and expanding the economy to USD 500 billion by …