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  SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF |   The witnesses so far in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga; adapted from @TonyNatif on X. The matter resumes tomorrow Monday, September 29th. Here’s a continuation of the witness testimonies thus far: Prosecution Witness 6: Ronald Mugabe Ruranga He was allegedly the Legal Counsel to …

KAMPALA | Xinhua | The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Uganda has officially handed over nine Chinese hybrid goats, also known as the Jianzhou big-eared goats, to two local research institutes to improve goat breeds and boost production in the East African country. The goats — three males and …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Protect SRHR Project consortium, comprising the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), Humanity & Inclusion and World Vision, has held the inaugural Brave Girls Festival that brought together young people, parents, cultural and religious leaders, and policymakers to discuss urgent issues around …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to strengthen institutional capacity for legislation, oversight and representation, Parliament will start an e-Parliament project. This is contained in Parliament’s Strategic Plan for the financial years, 2025/2026-2029/2030 that was launched at Parliament on Friday, 26 September 2025. The Speaker of Parliament, …

    Lagos, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT |   The road map to iKON Awards 2026 has officially kicked off with iKON Activate – an initiative that fosters collaborations with African film stars. The first iKON Activate is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from 26th -28th September 2025. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Felicite Nson has today taken over as Managing Director Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), making her the first woman to lead one of the country’s most iconic and enduring brands. Nson succeeds Andrew Kilonzo, who has been appointed Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL). With more …

SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | The witnesses so far in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga; adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** This matter resumes on Monday 29/9/25 after a long adjournment. It’s 22 witnesses in, and the prosecution is coming to the end of their witness list. Here is …

Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Embassy in Paris, France, is participating at the 47th International & French Tourism Market Expo which is taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris. The Embassy is leading Team Uganda, which includes major tour operators based in Uganda and France. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will host the 2nd Session of the Uganda-Somalia Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) alongside an Investment and Business Summit from 7-8 October 2025 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. This year’s  theme is “Promoting Uganda-Somalia Partnership through Investment, Trade and Tourism, and Harnessing Opportunities in Both Countries,”  …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. and Buganda Kingdom have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that cements their collaboration on environmental conservation and community development. The partnership focuses on two flagship initiatives: tree growing under Ekibira Kya Kabaka and the …