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Ssenyonyi asks EU to put pressure on Govt over missing persons

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi has appealed to European Union Ambassadors to push the Government of Uganda to account for Ugandans who went missing after the last general elections. He also asked them to ensure a speedy trial of political prisoners …

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Museveni makes changes in SFC command

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has made five changes in the Special Forces Command (SFC). In the changes released today to the media by Col. Deo Akiiki, the deputy UPDF Spokesperson, Col. Allan Matsiko who has been director of intelligent in SFC has been assigned …

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Kyambogo University VC warns students against delayed return

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyambogo University students remain absent from lectures despite the start of the new semester. This has prompted concerns among administrators about the loss of valuable time and the disruption of teaching. Even though the semester has started, the campus, typically bustling with activity, is quiet. …

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Armed thugs rob Shs.3M from Kikuube businesswoman

Kikuube , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Armed Thugs have raided Wairagaza trading center in Kyangwali sub county in Kikuube district robbing shillings 3 million from a businesswoman. The incident happened on Tuesday night at around 9 p.m. It is alleged that the two-armed robbers raided the home of Sarah Bampayineza …

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Court orders DPP to summon witnesses in Besigye case

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has ordered the Director of Public Prosecutions to summon the witnesses they intend to rely on to prosecute Dr Kizza Besigye and Samuel Lubega Mukaaku on charges of inciting violence. The order was issued on Thursday by Grade One …

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Newly married couple killed in Arua city petrol fire

Arua, Kampala | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua City are investigating the circumstances under which a newly married couple burnt to death in a petrol fire incident. The deceased couple have been identified as Lillian Anguezaru Fungaro, 20, a resident of Okuazaku cell, Arivu ward, Ayivu Division, Arua City, and …

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Court condemns Gov’t over failure to accommodate PWDs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court has declared that the Government of Uganda has failed to put in place measures at various court premises to make them accessible to persons with disabilities. Justice Phillip Odoki has also declared that such a failure violated and continues to violate their …

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