Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Sheraton Gardens on Friday hosted a night of laughter, wit and unapologetic roasting with the Comedy Grill toasting 10 years of Anne Kansiime. The evening started with an air of excitement and a warm red-carpet welcome as guests were tastefully snapped and then …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti was gripped with excitement today as Calvin Echodu, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer for Soroti City West, was welcomed home to launch his bid for the position of NRM Vice Chairman Eastern Region. Echodu, who seeks to unseat the …
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COMMENT | ANTHONY OKUCU TWENY | Uganda receives an average annual rainfall of about 1,200mm, making it one of the most water-rich countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, paradoxically, millions of Ugandans face water scarcity, rising water bills, and repeated flood disasters — largely due to neglect of one simple, …
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Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Agago have arrested a teacher over alleged aggravated defilement. Police foiled a mob justice attempt by the local community. Kenneth Omony, a 30-year-old primary seven teacher of Latinling Primary School in Geregere Sub County, was arrested on Thursday after he …
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Harare, Zimbabwe | THE INDEPENDENT | Two former Uganda Open champions made the cut at the end of day two of a highly competitive Sunshine Tour golf event in Harare, Zimbabwe on Friday. Leading the pack and keeping home hopes alive is Zimbabwe’s Robson Chinhoi (71 & 68,) who won …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court in Kampala has consolidated two petitions challenging the amended Computer Misuse Act of 2022. On Thursday, a panel of five Constitutional Court Judges, led by Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja alongside Ketrah Kitarisibwa, Mike Musisi, Byaruhanga Jesse Rugyema and Lady Justice Esta …
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ART | Dominic Muwanguzi | It is a rare piece of artwork which combines studio ingenuity, artistic masterly and individual proficiency. When you encounter with it, you will certainly be taken by surprise and probe further what the artist was thinking about when they sculpted it. The sculpture Victim of African …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Foundation, the corporate social investment arm of KCB Bank Uganda, today held a graduation ceremony for over 58 youth from the Central Region who have completed their modular skilling in vocational training under the 2024 Twekozese Programme. The graduation event took place at …
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New faces, more fire as Kampala Crème returns for a thrilling third season Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda has announced the return of Uganda’s most exhilarating reality TV show, Kampala Crème. Following the success of the past two seasons, the new season promises even more captivating storylines, …
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CIC Orders UPDF to deal with political intimidators Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to deal with any political intimidators. Museveni, who chaired UPDF High Command and Defence Council at Entebbe State House on Wedensday and Thursday, said UPDF …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
