COMMENT | INNOCENT LAWRENCE OKIMA | The latest World Malaria Report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) paints a vivid picture of the global battle against malaria, with Uganda standing out as one of the high-burden countries. Despite decades of interventions, malaria stubbornly remains the leading cause of illness …
Read More »Senior Police Officer found dead in septic tank
Nsangi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior Superintendent of Police Julius Ahimbisibwe, the former Commander of the Jinja Road Police Division in Kampala, has been found dead in a septic tank at his home in Nakitokolo, Nsangi in Wakiso District in a suspected suicide. His body, reportedly discovered in the …
Read More »🟥 What next after the death of Pope Francis?
The only clue about how the election is proceeding is the smoke that emerges twice a day from burning the cardinals’ ballot papers. Black signals failure. The traditional white smoke means the new Pope has been chosen. Rome, Italy | BBC | Pope Francis has died at the age of …
Read More »Fr Mugambe warns against ‘forcing reconciliation’ between Bobi Wine and Mpuuga
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fr. Deo Mugambe, the main celebrant at the Easter Vigil Mass at St. Charles Lwanga Bukerere Parish in Mukono Municipality, has cautioned against what he called “forcing a reconciliation” between National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, and former Leader …
Read More »Church leaders across Uganda sound warning over electoral violence, moral decline
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda enters the critical pre-election period, prominent religious leaders from across the country have used the Easter season to deliver a united and impassioned call for peace, fairness, and moral revival in the nation’s politics and society. From Kabale to Masaka, Lira, Arua, and …
Read More »‘Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter not intended to attack anyone’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has responded to concerns raised by individuals who feel targeted by the recently released pastoral letter from the Catholic Bishops of Uganda. The letter, issued by the Uganda Episcopal Conference, has sparked widespread discussion, particularly among political circles, with some …
Read More »Arson suspected as two students die in Omoro school fire
Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police are investigating a suspected case of murder by arson that claimed the lives of two female students at Lux Senior Secondary School in Labora Sub County in Omoro District. According to police, the incident occurred on the night of April 17 to 18, 2025, …
Read More »Akena denies there is a UPC deal with Museveni
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) president Jimmy James Michael Akena has denied reports that he brokered a political deal with President Yoweri Museveni and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), dismissing the allegations as baseless propaganda. Reports had also indicated that Akena, who also serves …
Read More »Toroma county electorates urge creation of new district ahead of 2026 elections
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the 2026 election approaches, the people of Toroma County are calling on the NRM government to act in the best interests of the residents by establishing Toroma District as a new administrative unit. They believe this move will enable them to access services …
Read More »Kitgum district council defers sport hunting proposal
KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kitgum District Council has deferred a proposal by Uganda Wildlife Safaris to establish a sport hunting ground in the district. The proposal, presented at an emergency council meeting, faced strong opposition from councillors who cited ongoing human-wildlife conflict as a major concern. Richard …
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