NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union-EU has reiterated its demand for standards in the imports from Uganda and other countries because the authorities must ensure the safety of the public. Amidst this vow, however, the EU says it will continue working with the Ugandan authorities and the private …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe Municipality Mayor Fabrice Rulinda has reassured occupants of Manyago village, who are occupying municipal council properties, of the security of their occupancy. He dismissed any threats of eviction as reported in the media over the weekend. Rulinda, who called a press conference to …

  Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda has initiated a fundraising drive to procure 20,000 pads for girls in the Busoga region. The drive was triggered by the fact that menstruation is an entry point for most of the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) issues …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Gulu High School Headteacher, Paul Kennedy Picho, and the former Accountant, Bertin Geoffrey Okema, to Luzira Prison on charges of causing financial loss. The two appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court Grade One Magistrate Christopher Opit on Monday …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sarah Aguti Nyangkori has been officially endorsed as the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) candidate for the Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament By-Election. Nyangkori emerged unopposed during the District delegate’s conference held at St. Francis Xavier Vocational School in Dokolo, where Anna Okwir and …

Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 70 year old Veronica Nekesa and her daughter Nasio Baseke, have been struck dead by lightning Monday night in Nakigo village, in Malongo sub county, in Mayuge district. The duo were struck dead while in a grass thatched house, which also caught fire after …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The continuous withdrawals by police officers are posing a significant threat to the existence of Exodus Savings and Credit Cooperation Organization (SACCO). Established in 2007 during the tenure of Gen Edward Kale Kayihura as Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Exodus SACCO aimed to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court has granted the Inspectorate of Government approval to prosecute Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono, the Minister of Karamoja Affairs, on accusations of mismanaging sh1.5 billion earmarked for peace-building activities. In a ruling delivered on Monday by Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has suspended proceedings in the case involving Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya and his Makindye West counterpart Allan Ssewanyana, who are facing charges of terrorism. They are joined by Jackson Kanyike, John …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) has slapped four charges against popular TikToker 27-year-old Ibrahim Musana for abusing Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, Buganda Kingdom, and the Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga. Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga explained that the suspect, a resident of Kauga, Mukono …