Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eighteen suspects have been arrested in connection with a brazen daylight robbery in the Nsambya-Kabalagala area, following the circulation of a viral video that captured the thugs assaulting and robbing members of the public during Thursday’s NRM parliamentary primaries. The shocking footage, filmed by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have released a 40-second audio recording believed to feature the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of an elderly couple in Lugonjo-Nakiwogo, Entebbe Municipality. The double homicide occurred earlier this month, just hours after the victims had hosted a celebratory party with friends …

Terego, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Terego District are investigating a suspected murder involving two South Sudanese refugee women who were buried at an illegal gold mining site in Imvepi Refugee Settlement. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at around 2:53 PM along the Ure River …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |   Absa Bank Uganda has handed over cash prizes totaling sh40 million to four winners from the ongoing card usage campaign dubbed “Play Your Cards Right.” The campaign runs from June to August 2025 and is open to all Absa debit and credit cardholders, …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The shadow of the infamous iron sheet scandal loomed large over the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries, casting a long, dark pall over the political aspirations of MPs Mary Goretti Kitutu of Manafwa District and Agnes Nandutu of Bududa District. Both Members …

Kigali, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a major stride towards eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis, Abbott, a global healthcare company, has unveiled a WHO-approved ANC panel designed to transform antenatal care across Africa. The Determine Antenatal Care Panel (ANC Panel) launched during the IAS2025 conference …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Pilsner Lager has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation as the lead sponsor of the 2025 Kwegonza Avenue Festival, scheduled for Saturday, 26th July at UMA Show Grounds, Lugogo. Now in its fourth consecutive year of support, Pilsner’s partnership with Kwegonza Avenue celebrates the …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries has imposed a quarantine on the movement of pigs in Luwero Town following an outbreak of African Swine Fever. In a letter dated July 18, 2025, addressed to the Luwero District Chief Administrative Officer, Dr. Anna …

Okoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Minister of State for Energy, Eng. Simon Giu D’Ujanga, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Okoro County parliamentary seat in Zombo District as an independent candidate in the January 2026 general elections. Addressing journalists at his residence in Ambaki Village, …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has nullified the party’s Kapchorwa District parliamentary primary elections, citing widespread irregularities. The elections, held on Thursday, July 17, were reportedly marred by procedural flaws, prompting a crisis meeting with MP aspirants at …