Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Khabu Lule, the Khadi for Kabale, Rukiga and Rubanda Districts, has asked Ugandans to shun politics of identity based on religion and tribes in the coming elections. Uganda is set to hold general elections next year, and some religious leaders and politicians have …

Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the face of a recurring measles outbreak in parts of Uganda, health experts are urging the public to rely on evidence-based treatments and avoid unproven traditional remedies that could endanger lives. In July 2024, measles was confirmed in Kihembe Sub County, Kanungu District, near …

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | The call for Africa to move beyond being merely a supplier of raw materials in the global coffee industry is growing stronger in coffee-producing countries like Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda. One of Kenya’s strategies to achieve this goal has been the formation of smallholder coffee …

Rabat, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | The decades-long conflict over Western Sahara has entered a new phase of geopolitical realignment, with the United Kingdom formally endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan—a move signaling growing international support for Rabat’s vision. The UK’s decision, announced by Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a visit to …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For over three decades, political affairs in the former greater Arua and now Arua City have largely been pigeonholed by two major factors: clannism—popularly referred to as tribalism—and religious affiliation. These factors, often coupled with the influence of money, have continued to play a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has further remanded Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police (D/ASP) Charles Mansio Twiine, the former spokesperson for the Police’s Criminal Investigations Directorate, to Luzira Prison as investigations into hate speech charges against him continue. Twiine is jointly charged with Mitala …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An impressive wave of interest has hit the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) as the party continues to register aspirants for various political positions ahead of the 2026 general elections. Among those who picked nomination forms on Wednesday was 86-year-old Second Deputy Prime Minister, Retired …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As political tension intensifies within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) over the position of Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) on the Central Executive Committee (CEC), a coalition of party leaders from the Busoga region has publicly thrown its weight behind Rt. Hon. Dr. Rebecca …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Old Mutual Uganda has officially launched Private Wealth, a new offering designed to help Ugandans manage, grow, and protect their assets, particularly in legacy and estate planning. The launch marks a significant milestone in the country’s evolving investment culture, as more Ugandans begin to …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has today launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) at Wanyange Girls’ Secondary School in Jinja. The initiative aims to equip girls with essential digital …