KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | On Tuesday, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Election Management Committee (EMC) declared Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi as their candidate for the forthcoming Kawempe North by-election. This announcement left some questioning how the party determined Nalukoola as the best candidate to replace the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has embarked on meetings with regional and district police commanders warning them against acts of corruption and human rights abuses. Byakagaba has so far met Regional Police Commanders (RPCs) and District Police Commanders (DPCs) from Elgon, Kidepo, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Newly named Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr. Michael Atingi – Ego, has challenged the Airtel Uganda Ltd and Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Ltd team to create more Digital and Financial Products for the masses. Dr. Atingi made the remarks while welcoming the new …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 950 voters in three cells in the Nyendo-Mukungwe division in Masaka City are in panic over the mysterious deletion of their polling stations from the Electoral Commission’s registers. The affected voters are residents of Kinsadde, Bujja-Njeru located in Nyendo ward and Kitovu …

TEL AVIV, RUSSIA | TASS | Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said that if Hamas doesn’t release the hostages that are scheduled to return home on February 15, it will mean a resumption of war. He made the statement at a meeting with EU ambassadors to Israel. “Hamas’ decision not …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | For years, the release of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results has sparked a rush to tally distinctions, rank top performers, and celebrate high scores. That era is now over. With the rollout of Uganda’s new competency-based curriculum, schools will no longer rank candidates …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan security on February 10, 2025, repatriated two armed Congolese soldiers who were recently arrested for allegedly operating illegally on Lake Albert in Buliisa District. Nebbi Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Robert Abak confirmed that the soldiers were handed over to Congolese security after being detained …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has issued a circular to all prosecutors with guidance on implementing the Supreme Court’s judgment that prohibits the trial of civilians in military courts. According to Circular No. 1/2025, the Supreme Court’s ruling, delivered on …

WASHINGTON, the United States | TASS | US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is not going to buy the Gaza Strip. “We’re not going to buy anything. We’re going to have it (the Gaza Strip – TASS). We’re going to keep it, and we’re going to …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Federation of Uganda Basketball Association (FUBA) has named the national team ahead of the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket qualifiers. Former NBA player Ish Wainright, who now plies his trade with Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel, is one of the players invited. Uganda will face …