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DPP moves to amend Besigye charge sheet

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has informed the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court of its intention to amend the treason charges against opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, and his co-accused Obeid Lutale, and Captain Denis Oola. However, the amendment was not …

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Maru Credit offers chance to win free school fees for a year

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MARU Credit, a leading Tier IV financial institution, has announced an exciting back-to-school campaign that will see customers and parents win free school fees for a year. The “Back-to-School With MARU” campaign will see customers and parents who take out affordable school fees loans, …

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Eddie Mutwe cries out to magistrate for medical treatment

Magistrate Abdallah Kayiza tells Mutwe to make his case for treatment when he appears at the Hight Court Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There were emotional scenes as Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, the head of security for NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, appeared at Masaka High Court today. …

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Heavy security deployment ahead of UPDF Amendment Bill

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is heightened security deployment in the city center to quell anticipated unrest related to the Anti-UPDF Amendment Bill 2025. A joint security team comprising officers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Traffic Police, and Uganda Police Force — including the Field Force Unit, …

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