Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced the return to duty of Major General Felix Kulayigye, who has been away on leave since March 13, 2025. “The substantive Director of Defence Public Information (DDPI) Major General Felix Kulayigye has resumed official duties after …

Pentecost, Possession, and Sacred Language COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno |   Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, fifty days after the resurrection and ten days after the Ascension. According to Acts 2, the Spirit arrives with the sound of a rushing wind and tongues of fire, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Outspoken legal activist lawyer Male Hassan Mabirizi Kassim Kiwanuka has formally applied to the Law Council for admission and enrollment as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda, citing over a decade of self-driven litigation and constitutional activism. In a letter dated May …

Toronto, Canada | TIMOTHY SNYDER |  Over the past two months, financial investors have hit upon a new trading strategy, based on a simple rule: TACO – Trump Always Chickens Out. America’s president threatens to slap massive import tariffs on friends and foes alike, or to remove the Federal Reserve …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Zoe Bakoko Bakoru, the former Gender Minister and MP for Ayivu, who recently returned from self-exile in the US after 20 years, has declared her intention to contest for Ayivu East Constituency in Arua City. During her grand return home and reception at Onduparaka …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Capital One Group successfully hosted the 2025 ESG Summit this week, bringing together Uganda’s leading voices in sustainability, business, and governance. This year’s summit was held under the theme “Driving Sustainable Growth Through ESG Integration,” providing a dynamic platform for engagement and knowledge sharing on …

  South Africa’s wine industry is bouncing back with a premium push and bolder export plays, favored by near-perfect weather. As global rivals falter, local producers are raising their glass to a standout 2025 harvest. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |Favorable weather, better vineyard practices, and a strategic shift toward …

Umukuuka wa Bugisu Knighted by Philippines Queen, takes title of Sir Jude Mike Mudoma Las Vegas, USA | THE INDEPENDENT | The reigning Umukuuka wa Bugisu, Jude Michael Mudoma, has been knighted by Maha Putri Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura, the Queen of the Royal House of Luzon Tagalog of the Philippines. Queen …

  Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prime Minister (Jago) of the Padhola Cultural Institution (TACI) has hailed President Yoweri Museveni for the elevation of Tororo Municipality to city status and the creation of more districts but warned that the success of these plans depends on electing leaders who “are progressive …

Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Dokolo district has yet to receive an official communication from the Inspectorate of Government (IG) about the interdiction of the district’s Inspector of Schools. On Wednesday, the IG released a statement announcing the interdiction of Denis Livingstone Okello. He …