OPINION | Julius Businge | In 2011, monetary policy briefings at the Bank of Uganda Boardroom, Level 7, delivered by the late Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile and often flanked by his deputy, Dr. Louis Kasekende and other top technical officials, were must-attend events. As a business journalist, I—alongside others—made it …

KHARTOUM, Sudan | Xinhua | Under the scorching sun, 50-year-old Adam Ishaq moves through the dusty heart of El Fasher’s main market, a faint hope in his eyes of finding something to feed his four children. But his daily search has slowly become a painful and desperate journey. The market …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has ordered two civil servants attached to Lira District Local Government (DLG) to refund over 15 million shillings that was irregularly paid to them or face prosecution. The officials in question are Edmondton Acheka, the Assistant District Health Officer, and …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders in the Sebei Sub-region have appealed for calm and peaceful participation ahead of the Kapchorwa County and Municipality parliamentary by-election scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025. The by-election follows the NRM Central Executive Committee’s (CEC) annulment of the previous results over electoral …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has declared Nathan Nandala Mafabi as the party’s presidential flagbearer for the 2026 presidential general elections. Nathan Nandala Mafabi was declared the party’s presidential flagbearer by FDC Electoral Commission Chairperson Toterebuka Bamwenda at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi, …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Lira City East Division have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 5-year-old Girl. The suspect is  Brian Odyek, a resident of Agwentangwet “B” Cell, Ngetta Ward, in Lira City East Division. He was arrested on 29th July 2025 in the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has received a fresh and expanded version of the forensic science legislation now titled the Forensic and Scientific Analytical Services Bill, 2025. The Bill tabled for First Reading on Tuesday, 29 July 2025 by the State Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Amuru district have expressed concerns over the continued silence of the Health Ministry regarding a cholera outbreak in Elegu Town Council, located at the Uganda-South Sudan border. They say the lack of communication is undermining emergency response efforts. Since the acute diarrheal …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | I&M Bank Uganda is stepping up its commitment to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with the launch of its “Tukikube ne I&M Bank” campaign. The initiative, unveiled at a breakfast meeting for SME customers at the Kampala Serena Hotel, aims to bridge the financial …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has announced a comprehensive traffic management plan to facilitate the smooth and secure movement of teams, officials, and guests during the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN). In a July 30, 2025, press statement, Michael Kananura, the spokesperson …