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Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Sironko District are holding Edgar Watsibaya, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar for Masabasi Ward in Mutufu Town Council, on allegations of election malpractice. The incident that led to his arrest reportedly occurred during the NRM primaries at the parish and ward …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport in coordination with Uganda Police’s Directorate of Traffic, have resolved to suspend YY Bus operations for 15 days following a series of serious accidents linked to reckless driving. State Minister for Works, Byabakama Fred says during the suspension, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has removed 958,336 individuals from its registers following the recently concluded village-level party structure elections. Speaking to journalists at the NRM headquarters in Kampala on Monday, the party’s Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, confirmed the cleanup was …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed reports suggesting that former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, has been forced into early retirement by the army leadership. Speculation has been rife since Lt Gen Elwelu’s name appeared on the list of …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tororo police is holding Centurion Owor, who has been accused of deceiving many young people in the district with a promise to have them recruited into the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Owor allegedly promised to help them join the army but instead took their …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala, His Grace Dr Paul Ssemogerere, has assured the Catholic faithful that the legacy of the late Msgr. Expedito Magembe, renowned exorcist, preacher, and founder, will be safeguarded and continued. Speaking during the funeral Mass held at Kisubi Seminary on Monday …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | I&M Bank Uganda and Kenya Airways have partnered to offer I&M Bank Mastercard holders a special discount of up to 15% on international flight tickets. This promotion allows eligible customers to save on return flights to various destinations worldwide when booking with their I&M …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has expressed displeasure over the European Union Delegation’s meeting with the Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, a few weeks ago, despite despite abuse of human rights accusations against him. Speaking alongside the …

OBITUARY  | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archdiocese of Kampala is mourning the loss of Msgr. Expedito Magembe, who passed away at the age of 88. Msgr. Magembe, a popular Catholic liturgical music composer, charismatic preacher, renowned spiritual healer, and exorcist, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Nsambya Hospital. His …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Makindye West MP Aloysius Allan Ssewanyana has been charged afresh for terrorism. Ssewanyana and four others — Sserwadda Mike, Kanyike Jackson, Bull Wamala, and John Mugerwa — were on Monday arraigned before The International Crimes Division (ICD) Judge Alice Komuhangi Khauka following an amended charge …