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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The head of the European Union Delegation to Uganda, Ambassador Jan Sadek has expressed concern about increased reports of human rights abuses and extrajudicial actions by security forces. In a speech to mark Europe Day, Ambassador Sadek said the use of military force against …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is scheduled to conduct the first-ever national census in the Aquaculture subsector, Lawrence Kimbowa, the Senior Public Relations Officer at UBOS, states that, together with the teams from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, has welcomed the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) leadership’s decision to send him for early retirement. Lt Gen Elwelu is among the 1300 top, middle and lower military career personnel set to …

ZOMBO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Unidentified people have killed a prominent elder, Nason Ocokuru, 50, who doubled as an executive member of the LCI in Coramara Cell, Paidha town council, Zombo district. Ocokuru’s body was discovered in a pool of blood near Zingili stream in Macwere cell, Omua Ward, …

In his first address to the College of Cardinals, Pope Leo XIV invokes the legacy of both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIII, saying that he wants the Church to “respond to a new industrial revolution and to the development of artificial intelligence.” Vatican, Italy | VATICAN NEWS |  In …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A looming copper shortfall could stall the world’s shift to clean energy and digital infrastructure, warns UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its latest Global Trade Update this week. The global copper industry is entering a pivotal phase – one not only requiring more production, but …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda is undertaking a significant nationwide network upgrade initiative aimed at substantially improving the reliability and speed of its voice, data, and mobile money services. This ambitious project seeks to deliver a more seamless and enhanced digital experience for its over 22 million …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The EU delegation in Uganda has released the shortlist of nominees for its annual human rights award. The award  is organised by European Union Delegation in Uganda, together with the European Union Member States represented in Uganda Among those is Aloikin Praise Opoloje, one …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A teacher at Kabojja Junior School has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with attempted homosexuality involving an 11-year-old boy. Godfrey Muwumuza, 43, appeared before Buganda Road Court on Friday, where he was charged under Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023. The charge stems …

The program offers a comprehensive package including paid internship, mentorship, coaching, and support for 100 students pursuing higher education both locally and internationally. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned 100 scholars as the fourth cohort of Equity Leaders Program Uganda, joining 319 previously admitted scholars …