NEWS

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Justice Musa Ssekaana has set January 6th for the ruling on the application challenging the directive issued by the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairman Justice Simon Byabakama banning election campaigns in 20 districts and cities. On Monday, Lukwago challenged the ban in the High Court because …

Bududa, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Bududa has arrested the Bududa sub-county NRM chairperson for allegedly selling the yellow bicycles. The arrest of Ibrahim Wabuyobo was directed by Captain Mike Mukula who had travelled to Bududa to converse for votes for NRM party candidates. His directive comes after …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 people have been arrested in Kampala City for flouting the covid-19 guidelines.   The police in Kampala Metropolitan conducted several operations in various areas on Thursday night where they netted several people who were engaged in partying in bars, despite being banned by …

  Paul Etiang (RIP) Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Third Deputy Prime Minister Ambassador Paul Orono Etiang has passed on at IHK in Kampala, where he had been admitted since Monday, December 28 2020. The diplomat was being treated after developing symptoms similar to that of COVID-19. The …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Rain on Thursday night dampened the mood of the New Year celebrations in most areas of Kampala. Although many Ugandans celebrated their new years online, mostly through watching sermons from churches, Television dance parties, while others kept indoors, the outdoor activity and celebrations were not …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga of Christian Life Church in Makerere-Kavule on Thursday hosted thousands of Christians for the end of year prayers. The pastor organized two prayer sessions, from 9 am to 2;00pm and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. He said that 2020 will not …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bars and restaurants operating in Ntinda, Kamwokya and Kololo on Thursday turned away revellers who wanted usher in the new year. As early as 9:00 pm, streets that would normally experience an increase in traffic as revellers partied, welcoming the new year were deserted. …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police on Thursday night blocked Christians from accessing Namugongo Catholic shrines to usher in the New Year. Both young and adults were seen trying to convince Counter-Terrorism policemen to allow them at least enter for a few minutes blessings but their pleas …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential candidate Nancy Linda Kalembe has promised to revitalize the agricultural sector in the country if elected president. Kalembe who is canvassing for votes on various media platforms in Kampala says agriculture contributes a lot to the country with at least 22 percent of Gross …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has said that the ban of political campaigns in selected districts could be lifted before the January 14th polls. On Saturday, the EC suspended campaign meetings of all categories of elections in 16 districts and cities in the country due to the …