Cwinyaai, Sekibejja and Nsubuga ready for Africa Amateur Golf Championship Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Joseph Cwinyaai, Andrew Sekibejja and Godfrey Nsubuga will carry the Ugandan flag at the inaugural Africa Amateur Golf Championship that tees off February 21-24 at Leopard Creek Country Club in South Africa. “I …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The continuous withdrawals by police officers are posing a significant threat to the existence of Exodus Savings and Credit Cooperation Organization (SACCO). Established in 2007 during the tenure of Gen Edward Kale Kayihura as Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Exodus SACCO aimed to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court has granted the Inspectorate of Government approval to prosecute Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono, the Minister of Karamoja Affairs, on accusations of mismanaging sh1.5 billion earmarked for peace-building activities. In a ruling delivered on Monday by Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga of …

BEIJING | Xinhua | A new study provides evidence suggesting that the evolution of modern birds commenced much earlier than previously believed, predating the extinction of dinosaurs. Published earlier this month in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study was led by scientists from China and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has suspended proceedings in the case involving Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya and his Makindye West counterpart Allan Ssewanyana, who are facing charges of terrorism. They are joined by Jackson Kanyike, John …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) has slapped four charges against popular TikToker 27-year-old Ibrahim Musana for abusing Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, Buganda Kingdom, and the Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga. Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga explained that the suspect, a resident of Kauga, Mukono …

  Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Letshego Uganda has announced the recipient of its renowned education bursary recipient for 2024 as Fortunate Atuhairwe. This initiative is part of Letshego’s ongoing commitment to improving lives and supporting education in the communities it serves. The company picked interest in Atuhairwe because …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Insurers involved in Oil & Gas projects under their umbrella body the Insurance Consortium for Oil and Gas Uganda (ICOGU) are optimistic more premiums will be underwritten soon given the lucrative nature of the Oil and Gas Sector. Speaking ahead of the Oil and …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Michael Moone and Bridget Basiima started from where they stopped last season, by winning the Overall and Ladies crowns at the MTN Monthly Tee of February, at the Lakeside Entebbe Golf Club on Saturday. Moone, who won the Order of Merit for Men last …

  Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | At least seven countries have requested free trade arrangements with the East. African Community (EAC), as the bloc also intensifies efforts to expand the markets for its products. These countries include the United Kingdom, Singapore, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as …