UACE 2025: Science Subjects Record Improved Performance and Rising Enrollment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results released by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) show a notable improvement in performance in science subjects, alongside a steady rise in student enrolment in …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Shortly after a colorful entry onto the party scene, the new Captain Morgan Muck Pit Melon Splash is taking the flavor and bold vibes far beyond the Kampala streets. Starting at the Masaka Sport Club last week, the tour has gone to the far west …
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COMMENT | MICHAEL WAMBI | As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, attention is once again turning to the progress women have made in the workplace and the challenges that remain. Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the field of computer science and technology focused on creating systems and machines that can …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Society has taken the Ugandan government to the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) over its decision to indefinitely suspend several civil society organisations (CSOs), arguing that the directive violates regional treaty obligations on governance, democracy, rule of law, and human …
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WASHINGTON | Xinhua | A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq, U.S. Central Command said Thursday. “Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely,” the command said on X. “The incident occurred in friendly …
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Riot has announced major changes to League of Legends’ competitive structure in 2026, including the elimination of the LEC winter split and a new format that will highlight the LEC’s first season in 2025. This new competitive structure will enhance the storytelling aspect of stage one of the League’s 2022 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has denied any involvement in the controversial nighttime demolition of structures at St. Balikuddembe (Owino) Market, following social media claims linking him to land in the area. The incident occurred on March 7, 2026, when unidentified individuals used bulldozers to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mystery surrounds the arrest and detention of nine counter-terrorism police officers who were attached to National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, during the last elections. Bobi Wine and Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate James Nathaniel …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda’s digital economy gathers pace, MTN Uganda says demand for connectivity and digital financial services continued to drive growth in 2025, underlining the expanding role telecommunications companies now play in the country’s economic life. For the year ended December 31, the telecoms operator reported …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dispute over delayed evidence disclosure and an application by the prosecution to conceal the identities of key witnesses dominated proceedings in the treason case involving jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye at the High Court Criminal Division on Thursday. During the session before Justice …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
