Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded four men to Luzira Prison on charges of attempting to defraud a Turkish investor of $4.9 million (approximately UGX 17.5 billion). The accused—Dr. Charles Mulyansaka, a resident of Kitala-Entebbe; Moses Mwesigwa; Moses Seruma; and Peter Watum—allegedly …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A joint operation between Crime Intelligence and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has led to the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect accused of kidnapping a two-year-old boy from Mengo, Kampala, and demanding a ransom of Shs30 million. The suspect, identified as Amani Justa, …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has unveiled a 25-man squad that will represent Uganda in the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF fixture against Algeria. The high-stakes CHAN match is scheduled for Sunday, August 4th at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has received a formal request to dismiss a petition by Hudu Hussein, who lost the party’s primary race for Member of Parliament in Northern City Division, Mbale City. Hudu Hussein, represented by Origo Advocates, asked the …

  COMMENT | DICKENS AMANYA | For a long time, petroleum (oil and gas) host districts have been clamoring for budget allocation to participate in oil activities as provided for under the petroleum policy. In spite of the loud cry, the 2025/2026 budget did not capture a vote for petroleum-related …

  Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY |  Venessa Peris and Charles Alumai claimed the Ladies and Men’s overall winner prizes at the AfriSafe Insurance Brokers-sponsored Chairman’s Cup at the par 71, Entebbe Club on Saturday. Alumai and Peris returned with impressive scorecards of 66 and 67 nett, respectively, to beat …

Mbarara, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | Last weekend was the perfect excuse to escape the mundane, dress up, catch-up with friends, and enjoy a crisp Gordon’s gin and tonic at the Acacia brunch affair in Mbarara. As is the tradition, gates opened at midday, and the crowd slowly strolled into the …

Ituri, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) have strongly condemned a brutal attack carried out by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in Komanda, Irumu Territory, Ituri Province, which left 43 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) has scheduled a rerun of the primary elections for the Kapchorwa Municipality Woman parliamentary candidate.  The elections will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The decision follows the nullification of the earlier polls due to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A new locally driven technology initiative is bringing hope to thousands of Ugandan students by addressing the country’s persistent digital divide between rural and urban learners. The “One Student, One Computer” program is equipping learners from low-income and remote communities with affordable laptops designed specifically …