Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Atleast 78 percent of pupils who are enrolled in Primary one drop out of school before reaching Primary Seven, exposing them to teenage pregnancies and child labour, the Luwero district survey has revealed. According to the Luwero District Health report, at least 4,465 girls …

JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The government’s proposal to grant Bujagali Energy Ltd another seven-year tax exemption has raised condemnation from the public and civil society as an uncalled-for move. They say the act would be a violation of the recently instituted tax incentives framework that is aimed at ensuring …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies are hunting for a group of thugs who vanished with a private security guard’s firearm following a foiled robbery at a village Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) in Gganda, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District. The attempted robbery occurred around 3 a.m. on …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The mass renewal of national identification cards is expected to start in May 2025, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi has revealed. Gen. Muhoozi said this as he responded to the report of the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs …

BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | China has taken swift, firm countermeasures following the latest U.S. tariff hike on Chinese imports, in a move to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. The Chinese government on Wednesday announced that it will raise additional tariffs on products imported from the United States to …

KAMPALA, GANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has released 19.79 trillion Shillings for the fourth quarter (April to June) of the 2024/25 Financial Year. This allocation represents 25.64 percent of the 77.196 trillion Shillings revised national budget. According to Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury …

MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid’s hope of reaching the Champions League semifinals hang by a thread after the La Liga giant lost 3-0 away to Arsenal in the first leg of their quarterfinal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. Declan Rice’s two second-half free kicks and a …

Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New information has emerged regarding the killing of Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF Private Michael Okodo from Alok Ki Raa Detach under the 501 Zoka Brigade in Adjumani District.  He was reportedly attacked on April 3, 2025, by a group of armed assailants while off …

Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Interviews for Heads of Department positions in Namisindwa District have been suspended indefinitely, raising concerns among local leaders and residents. The interviews were initially scheduled for Monday this week but did not take place. They were later postponed to Tuesday, only to be called off …

KINSHASA, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The general management of the General Savings Bank of Congo has urged the public to boycott parallel banking services established by the March 23 Movement (M23) in areas under their control. M23 rebels on Monday established their bank in areas they control in North …