Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | United States visas for Ugandan citizens will be valid for only three months following changes by the Department of State to nonimmigrant visa validity for nationals of several countries. The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, on Monday told journalists at the American Centre …
Read More »Mbarara Diocese laity raise sh256 million for free specialized medical camp
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians of Mbarara Archdiocese in Kampala have raised sh256 million to support the upcoming Free Specialized Medical Camp. This is part of the 500 million that is required for this year’s community outreach program, which will be held on August 30th. Under their association, Archdiocese …
Read More »Bobi Wine bodyguard seeks bail after bringing new sureties
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Noah Mitala, popularly known as Nuwa Mutwe and a private bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), has made a fresh attempt to secure bail before Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. This is Mitala’s second bid for temporary release after his …
Read More »Lawyer accused of defrauding Justice Kanyeihamba further remanded
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court has further remanded city lawyer Andrew Obam, who is accused of stealing funds from the bank account of the late former Supreme Court Justice, Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba. Obam was first arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday before Grade One …
Read More »Mutebi claims first KK Pro Am Invitational at Namulonge
Namulongo, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Entebbe-based professional golfer Herman “Deco” Mutebi, claimed the first KK Pro Am Invitational at the par-69 Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge, Wakiso on Saturday. Mutebi, kept his game tight and clinical on a very tight course, winning the one-day event by …
Read More »Investigations into sh60 billion BOU heist ongoing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has informed the Anti-Corruption Court that investigations into the alleged fraud involving sh60 billion from the Bank of Uganda (BoU) are still ongoing. On Monday, Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka told Chief Magistrate Rachael Nakyazze that …
Read More »Nsubuga and Lukyamuzi storm Grand Finale at Stanbic Matchplay
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Henry Nsubuga and his partner, Picole Lukyamuzi, overcame a formidable pair of John Paul Basabose and Kin Karisa, to advance to the Grand Finale of the Stanbic MatchPlay final due August 2 at the Lakeside Entebbe Club. “We have had a wonderful match …
Read More »NRM candidates in Arua City protest increasing violence
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NRM Parliamentary candidates in Arua City have protested what they term as increasing violence and attacks on their supporters as the primary campaigns draw to a close. In two days, three people have been attacked and injured in Ayivu East constituency, where five MP candidates …
Read More »Acholi chief rallies support for Balaalo eviction, stating environmental concerns
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Paramount Chief, Rwot David Onen Acana II, has appealed to individuals and leaders opposing the eviction of migrant cattle keepers (Balaalo) from Northern Uganda to reconsider their stance, warning of long-term environmental consequences resulting from large-scale cattle grazing. Rwot Acana said that …
Read More »NRM Primaries: Security maps out Nakasongola election hotspots
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security personnel in Nakasongola District have identified key hotspots prone to election violence as tensions build ahead of this week’s MRM party primaries. According to the NRM party elections roadmap, Thursday, July 17, 2025, has been designated for the primaries to elect party flagbearers …
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