Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda might not get maximum benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unless the cost of doing business in the county and East Africa is worked on, according to the private Sector. The costs cited include in areas of access to finance, quality …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A power struggle continues to unfold at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), with the latest development being the removal of businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba from his position as a representative to the general assembly, the highest legislative body of the council. On Monday, Abubaker …

Beijing, China | Xinhua |  Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held talks with President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea in Beijing. Hailing China and Eritrea’s profound traditional friendship, Xi said the two countries will mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations on May 24 and that over …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that corruption and laxity among the security officers are facilitating the continuous attacks by Karamojong cattle rustlers in the Acholi and Lango sub-regions. President Museveni told Acholi sub-regional leaders and security officials on Monday that the army and …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee on HIV/AIDS and Related Matters has prayed for government intervention to curb the spread of the virus in the border districts of Tororo and Busia. During the committee’s oversight visit to assess the impact of HIV/AIDS amongst the populations with emphasis to …

Nairobi, Kenya |  Xinhua | Kenya’s President, William Ruto, formally unveiled the country’s joint bid with East African neighbours, Uganda and Tanzania, to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals on Monday in Nairobi. Ruto noted the joint bid, dubbed “Pamoja” – the Swahili word for together – is …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A driver employed by the Judiciary, Stanley Kisambira, has been arrested by the police in Kampala to facilitate an investigation into his recorded claims made in audio clips. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Police Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan, the police opened a General …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has scheduled June 12th, 2023 to hear an application filed by Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya and his Makindye West counterpart Allan Ssewanyana to halt their trial on terrorism-related charges. In 2021, Ssewanyana and …

LOP urges UNRA to install emergency bridge on Katonga River Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) expects to compelete emergency repairs on the River Katonga Bridge along the Kampala-Masaka highway in three weeks. “We estimate that it will take approximately three weeks to carry …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Magistrates Court has remanded to Luzira prison the president of the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF), Sarah Babirye Kityo on charges of obtaining money by false pretense. On Monday afternoon Babirye together Zainab Namutebi, a businesswoman and resident in Wakiso District were arraigned before Grade One …