Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Environment Management Authority-NEMA’s move to restore the Lubigi wetland has escalated into a controversy, with many activists saying they have been marred by human rights abuses. Amidst NEMA’s drive to reclaim the wetland, there is a growing concern from the public, human …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) together with the Bank of Uganda expect to pay 2,850 customers who had accounts with the now closed Mercantile Credit Bank Ltd. This, however, will depend of the reliability of the personal information of the clients at Bank of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Celebrated Ugandan radio and TV host Karitas Karisimbi is set to return to television with a reality TV Talk Show titled My Story. The show, which will air on Pearl Magic Prime on DStv and GOtv, delves into the lives of individuals who have …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An appeal at the Supreme Court against a ruling that it is mandatory for all judges to first resign from the judiciary before taking on executive or constitutional offices, took a new twist with the Administrator General being named to replace late lawyer Bob Kasango. A …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has committed police detective Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana, commonly known as ‘Besigye tormentor’ to the International Crimes Division of the High Court for trial on charges of aggravated trafficking. It is alleged that Arinaitwe recruited, transported, and harboured his …

Nairobi, Kenya | BBC |  After a day of protest, turmoil and bloodshed, Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation with a message of sadness and strength Tuesday. Saying “legitimate” protests against his policies had been “hijacked by a group of organised criminals,” he warned his government would use all …

NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto’s administration. The protestors, in their hundreds, gathered in …

I stand with Kenyans, urge leaders to embrace dialogue – Uhuru Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA | Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has issued a statement over the ongoing anti-Finance Bill protest. The former Head of State shared his condolences with Kenyans who lost their lives during Tuesday’s protest saying  …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Kampala thumped with rhythm and melody on the June 21 as Alliance Française de Kampala (AFK) hosted a vibrant Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) celebration at the Sheraton Hotel gardens. The free concert, a Kampala tradition for years, brought together a diverse …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control -DCICI has deployed six new immigration attaches at Uganda’s foreign missions including Washington DC in USA , London in the UK capital London and Ottawa in Canada. Patrick Igera who has been serving at Entebbe International Airport …