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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Despite police denying knowledge of the whereabouts of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, a highly placed source insists that the Mpigi District Police Commander supervised the operation that led to his arrest on Friday. Kivumbi was intercepted near Mpigi Police Station while …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Airtel Africa’s CEO, Sunil Taldar, has announced the telco’s commitment to connecting 5,000 schools across its operating countries in Africa to the internet by 2027 through its philanthropic arm, Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). So far, the $57m …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Encouraging girls to stay in school is one of the most effective ways of preventing teenage pregnancy, according to education and sexual and reproductive health experts.nThey argue that classrooms remain one of the strongest protective environments for adolescent girls. Eva Nakimuli, Programme Officer at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supporters of politician Abraham Luzzi have renewed calls for greater recognition of what they describe as his contribution to governance and public sector reform, arguing that several proposals he championed have since gained traction in government. Among the reforms associated with Luzzi is a …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has ruled that the Inspector General of Government-IGG has no power to summon an advocate in order to provide information on his or her clients. In a ruling by Acting Judge Simon Peter Kinobe, the court said advocates enjoys immunity …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court adjourned the treason trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, for two weeks to allow them to choose lawyers under the State Brief Scheme. The adjournment came after prosecutors completed disclosure of the evidence they intend …

Kabale, Uganda | URN | Christians in Kabale Diocese have welcomed the appointment of Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Bosco Katusiime Gubazire as the new Bishop of Kabale Diocese, expressing optimism that he will strengthen the Church while building on the pastoral and development legacy of his predecessor, Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira. …

UK, London | URN | Ugandan specialty coffee has reached a historic milestone after a coffee auction in London recorded, for the first time, an average price of USD 24.32 (about 90,000 Shillings) per kilogram. The auction, organised by specialty coffee producer Mountain Harvest in partnership with auction house M-Cultivo, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Spiro Uganda is proud to announce celebrated Ugandan musician Fik Fameica as its newest Brand Ambassador, marking another significant milestone in the company’s mission to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility across Uganda, it said on July 15. As one of Uganda’s leading electric …

Soroti, Uganda | URN | Health workers in Soroti city have been warned against using government-issued motorcycles for personal errands, including ferrying passengers, ferrying harvest from their gardens and visiting drinking joints.‎ ‎City officials said the motorcycles donated  to health facilities is to improve outreach and service delivery, but not …