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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Human rights activists in Uganda are demanding an apology from the Tanzanian government over the treatment of Agather Atuhaire and Boniface Mwangi. Atuhaire was arrested along with her Kenyan counterpart, Mwangi, on Monday, May 19th, in Tanzania. The two were part of a delegation …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Alupo has been re-elected as chairperson for the veteran Katakwi District. Her re-election was announced by James Otilem, the Katakwi District NRM registrar, following the withdrawal of other candidates, Private Charles Ikabat and Rtd Col. Basil Amodoi, just before the election. This …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), the state-run tax body, on Thursday launched the second edition of the Chinese translation of its tax guide book, a move aiming to help the Chinese business community better understand the country’s tariffs regime. At the launching of the book, …

Equity Group spearheads regional trade and investment mission to Uganda and Tanzania Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank has been hailed for mobilizing entrepreneurs from 17 countries to visit the country, a remarkable step towards deepening investment in Uganda. “Equity bank’s commitment to wealth creation and prosperity for Africans through access …

UPDF claims Germany Ambassador involved in clandestine activities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Colonel Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Information of the Ministry of Defence and UPDF, has in a statement warned of “subversive cells that are actively luring unsuspecting youths into rebel activities in and …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has expressed concern at the passing in Uganda’s Parliament of proposed legislation to allow civilians be tried in military courts. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (Amendment Bill) 2025, which was passed May 20th by parliament …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Civil Society Organisations’ Forum (EACSOF) has castigated the government of Tanzania over its treatment of human rights activists from the East African Community (EAC). The group voiced its “deepest concern regarding the detention, denial of entry, and deportation” of citizens of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With only 20 psychiatrists serving a population of over 46 million, the Ministry of Health has announced a shift in its mental healthcare strategy, emphasizing community-based care to ease pressure on national facilities like Butabika National Referral Hospital. Speaking at a press conference on …

    SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and  via @TonyNatif **** On Tuesday 20th May 2025, this matter got another adjournment to June 10th 2025. Reason: a combination of the unavailability of the judge, Rosette Comfort Kania who has …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu City is preparing to host its first-ever Oktoberfest, which will display the rich cultural heritage of the Acholi people. Organised by Gulu City and partners, the Oktoberfest will take place from October 6th to 14th and seeks to foster pride in Acholi heritage, …