ISTANBUL | Xinhua |  The latest round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, held in Istanbul on Monday under Turkish mediation, concluded with what officials described as some positive developments, particularly on humanitarian matters. Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oncu Keceli confirmed that the talks, held behind closed doors, “did …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed an appeal by Christopher Damulira a boda boda rider who was convicted of raping a 17-year-old girl in Gomba District whom he was transporting.  The Court, comprising Justices Christopher Gashirabake, Dr Asa Mugenyi, and John Mike Musisi, …

President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni have in the past three years read thanks giving and apology messages to the people of Northern, Eastern and Western region; and capped the messages with one for Buganda, on May 24th NEWS ANALYSIS  | THE INDEPENDENT | On May 24th, at …

Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga East have confirmed the arrest of 35-year-old Ronald Mukama over alleged possession of government stores, including military attire resembling that of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Mukama, a resident of Half London village in Muwayo Town Council, Bugiri District, was reportedly …

Namugongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ululation and dance filled Namugongo on Sunday as the animating diocese made its grand entry at the Catholic Martyrs’ Shrine. Pilgrims from the four districts that make up Lugazi Diocese had earlier gathered at Park Leo—formerly known as All Sisters Garden in Sonde—before proceeding …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vice President, Rtd. Maj. Jessica Rose Alupo Epel, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the long-awaited cattle compensation program. She noted that the compensation will be carried out in a phased manner. Alupo assured affected communities in the Teso, Lango, and Acholi …

Kafeero pledged that the bylaw will be translated into local languages to ensure accessibility. All actors in the value chain will be trained on its contents before it is rolled out to all local governments. Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In a significant move to enhance the maize value chain …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The quality of silver fish from landing sites in Masaka District is expected to improve significantly following the construction of a Sh714 million solar-powered drying facility. The government, in partnership with the East African Community Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO), has laid the foundation for …

How the West seeks to dominate poor countries using the language of democracy and human rights THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda |  We return to EU ambassadors expressing concern over human rights abuses by the Uganda government at a meeting with Gen. Salim Saleh last month. The German ambassador made a …

“Let’s stop lying to ourselves; charcoal is not going anywhere soon,” said Phosiso Sola, CIFOR’s team lead Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Environmental experts want a unified regional approach and sustainable production mechanisms to solve the persistent charcoal concerns in sub-Saharan Africa. Charcoal remains deeply entrenched in the household …