US President Donald Trump’s recent quip about Lesotho as a nation “nobody has ever heard of” has inadvertently catapulted the small African kingdom into the global limelight. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | An offhand remark by US President Donald Trump about Lesotho has unwittingly ignited a surge of curiosity …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with opposition leaders from Acholi, with both sides agreeing to put aside political differences and work together to tackle poverty and drive socio-economic transformation in the sub-region. The meeting marked a turning point, as the Members of Parliament …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint organizations advocating for journalists’ rights have announced a boycott of all security agency-related activities. This is in response to the violence against journalists by security agencies during the Kawempe North By-election. On Thursday, Several Journalists were attacked by security personnel, mainly from Uganda People’s …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has launched the ‘Omunene W’ekkubo’ campaign, a vibrant initiative celebrating Uganda’s hardworking drivers and positioning Shell FuelSave Diesel as the go-to fuel for motorists. The campaign, which will run for three months, aims to empower drivers by offering value-driven initiatives designed to enhance …
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Oxfordshire, UK | TVP MEDIA | Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a Ugandan High Court Judge and a UN Criminal Tribunal Judge has been convicted of immigration and modern slavery offences in Oxfordshire. Mugambe will be sentenced at the same court on 2 May. Lydia Mugambe, aged 49, of …
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🟥 Kawempe North Results as declared by the EC returning officer ✳ Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola NUP – 17,764 votes ✅ ✳ Faridah Nambi Kigongo NRM – 8,593 ✳ Hanifah Mugerwa Karadi IND – 381 ✳ Muhammad Luwemba Lusswa IND – 240 ✳ Sadat Mukiibi FDC- 239 ✳ Muhamood Mutazindwa IND – …
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UPDF concerned about alleged beating and harassment of journalists by members of the security forces Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have announced that they will investigate reported incidents of security forces clobbering journalists and confiscating equipment during today’s by-election in Kawempe. This is …
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Equity Bank Launches Second Edition of Abakyala Ku Ntiiko to Empower Women in Businesses Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank has launched the second edition of Abakyala Ku Ntiiko, a flagship initiative dedicated to empowering women in micro and small-scale business. This exciting day of sharing and lessons …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission has suspended Pearl FM (107.9 FM in Kampala) for allegedly airing content that violates minimum broadcasting standards. According to a statement released by Thembo Nyombi, Executive Director of Pearl FM’s program “Mpilidde Kamenya” aired on March 12, 2025, hosted by …
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Boma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) has claimed the capture of D’idjwi Island in D’idjwi territory, South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. M23 on Thursday shared pictures and videos of their fighters addressing locals on the largest Island in the middle of Lake …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
