Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Cedric Babu Ndilima, son of former Minister Francis Babu, is dead, his family has confirmed. He had been admitted with heart problems, and a drive to raise sh1.5 billion for further treatment had been initiated. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Cedric Babu …

Uganda Shines Bright at Toronto’s World Travel, Trade, and Taste Expo, Captivating Millions on Opening Day Toronto, Canada | THE INDEPENDENT | The “Explore Uganda” exhibition at the ongoing World Travel, Trade, and Taste Expo 2025 at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre has attracted hundreds of eager travel operators and tourists, eager …

He joined Makerere University in 1969 and carried out research on marabou storks. Prof Pomeroy once served as the director of Makerere University Institute of Environment and Natural Resources and was once a member of Uganda Conservation society board. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Derek Pomeroy, a researcher focusing on …

CNOOC Uganda Awards 300 Top Performing Students in Hoima and Kikuube through the 2025 Best Performers Awards Program Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited has awarded 300 top-performing students from Hoima and Kikuube Districts at a 2025 Best Performers Awards ceremony held at Hoima District Headquarters today. This …

Kisumu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga has asked President William Ruto to find a lasting solution to the boundary crisis between Kenya and Uganda in Lake Victoria. Odinga says the lack of a known boundary between the two countries is the cause of the …

Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Joseph Kabila, a former Democratic Republic of Congo leader, has held a meeting with religious leaders in his first public appearance in North Kivu province, an area under the control of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels. On Thursday, Kabila held a closed-door meeting …

NEW YORK | Xinhua | A day after the U.S. Court of International Trade invalidated U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and other duties, a federal appeals court on Thursday granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause the trade court’s ruling. The judgment issued Wednesday by the international trade …

dfcu Bank Transitions from ADC to dfcu Foundation: expanding impact nationwide. Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has officially launched the dfcu Foundation in Mbarara district, a rebrand of the Agribusiness Development Centre (ADC) under the theme ‘’A New Name, A Renewed Commitment.’’ The launch reiterates the foundation’s commitment …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has welcomed the implementation of the Electronic Express Penalty System against errant drivers. The system is an automated system designed to detect and enforce traffic violations using CCTV cameras and digital number plates.  It is part of the Intelligent Transport Management System …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has rallied the people of Tooro to participate in next year’s general election and vote out President Yoweri Museveni and the NRM party. While addressing his supporters and party leaders in …