Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission has suspended Pearl FM (107.9 FM in Kampala) for allegedly airing content that violates minimum broadcasting standards. According to a statement released by Thembo Nyombi, Executive Director of Pearl FM’s program “Mpilidde Kamenya” aired on March 12, 2025, hosted by …
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COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | The signs are ominous – the growing militarism is steadily revealing itself as the masked bandit it always has been. In May 2024, the Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC) at Makerere University released a gem of a report, ‘GUNS, BREAD AND BUTTER: Militarization of Economic …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has re-elected Sheikh Dr. Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as the Mufti of Uganda after the expiration of his previous tenure upon reaching the constitutional age limit of 70. The decision was made by the Majlis Al-Ulama (College of Sheikhs) …
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But Afrobarometer finds issues they want fixed COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | The first poll linked to the 2025-26 election year is out. On Feb.26, Afrobarometer, the Pan-African non-profit and non-partisan survey research network that provides reliable data on Africans’ experiences and evaluations of democracy, governance, and quality of life, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) rally at Kawempe Muslim Primary School playground on Monday evening ended prematurely when the power suddenly went off as the party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was addressing the crowd. Earlier, NUP leaders and supporters clashed with security operatives, who fired …
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Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cossy Nakagwa, the Headteacher of St. Clement Ntuusi Primary School in Sembabule District is in police custody for allegedly interfering in the search for a new Bishop of West Buganda Diocese. Police apprehended her on Monday evening while chairing a School Management Committee meeting. Her …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Party (DP) has officially endorsed Henry Kasakya Mubiru as its flag bearer in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The announcement was made by Kennedy Mutenyo, the head of DP’s election committee, at the party’s headquarters on Balintuma Road, Mengo. Mutenyo highlighted Kasakya’s impressive …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala lawyer Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi has been chosen as the National Unity Paltform-NUP flag bearer for the Kawempe North By-election. He was declared flag bearer on Tuesday by the Election Management Committee at the NUP party headquarters in Kavule, Makerere. Last week, Luyimbazi and nine others faced off …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With just a year to the 2026 general elections, the opposition has raised alarm about the significant overcrowding at polling stations, particularly in areas traditionally supportive of opposition parties. They argue that this issue is not just a matter of logistical inefficiency but a deliberate …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Nobert Mao has revealed that the Electoral Commission (EC) may review the deadline for the National Voters’ Register update from 10th February 2025 if the exercise is not completed. The Minister made the statement during the …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
