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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The announcement of Canon Jackson Frederick Baalwa as the new Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala has sparked several questions among those unfamiliar with the intricacies of the role and the election process. On August 13, Canon Baalwa was introduced as the fifth Assistant …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup surged into match day four with a dramatic showcase, as Butembe emerged as the sole winners on Saturday. The highlight of the day came from Budondo Subcounty Playground, where Nicolous Mukiibi etched his name into tournament history by scoring the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has warned owners of buildings in the City against blocking walkways. Winston Katushabe, Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Road Safety, said many buildings mostly in Kampala and its neighbourhoods have encroached on walkways leaving pedestrians exposed to vehicles. …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese, Rev. Nason Baluku has urged the clergy and the faithful in the diocese to value time during functions. He expressed concern that marriage ceremonies have been integrated with “irrelevant” practices such as modern dances, and posh displays that consume …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans may no longer need to travel abroad to acquire skills in the oil and gas sector says Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority. He said the achievements of skills development in the country have not been only on manpower development. “In …

Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Conflicts are escalating between Nakaseke South Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform district party leaders over elections of mobilization committees. Last week, Luttamaguzi convened a meeting at Namilari village in Nakaseke sub-county and presided over elections for mobilization committees where he was elected as …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed an election appeal filed by NUP’s Harriet Nakwedde challenging the victory of NRM’s Andrew Muwonge as the  Kayunga District LCV Chairperson. The Court comprised of Justices Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Muzamiru Mutangula Kibedi, and Christopher Gashirabake on Friday dismissed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tabula Lujja, the prime suspect in the murder of Ndiga Clan head Lwomwa Bbosa Kakeedo, has recorded an extra-judicial statement  before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. Bbossa was gunned down near his home in Lungujja a Kampala suburb on February 24, 2024 by assailants …

COMMENT | Crispin Kaheru | It’s not every day that a diplomat leaves a country with a legacy so profound that it feels as if they have become part of the nation’s very culture. Yet, that is exactly what British High Commissioner Kate Airey has been during her tenure in Uganda, from …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka says contracts with international oil companies should be disclosed. The oil companies said they were willing to contract disclosure but the government has been reluctant. The advice for disclosure will excite civil society actors and many Ugandans who have demanded …