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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has today reinforced its commitment to providing superior network connectivity by commissioning seven new network sites in Arua Municipality. This expansion is part of Airtel’s continued investment in enhancing network coverage and ensuring a brilliant digital experience for its customers in the …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The organizers of Kabaka Mutebi’s birthday run in Buddu County have banned participants from putting on political party colours and insignias and chanting slogans, to avoid the possibility of causing chaos. On Sunday, Buganda Kingdom loyalists will participate in a marathon as part of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda, a leading regional financial institution, is proud to announce its participation as the main sponsor of the Kyambogo Ultra Challenge Run, continuing its commitment to improving the health of Ugandans through sports. This year’s event, scheduled for 3rd May 2025, will …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Chief Magistrates court has temporarily halted hearing of the application in which the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was seeking to access, analyze and examine phones for jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co accused Hajji Obeid …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Poor disposal of plastic waste is causing fish to feed on plastic, this is according to a study conducted by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Water bodies of Lake Victoria, Kyoga, Albert and Edward are known as the main source of fish in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirty four police officers have graduated from the Police Canine Headquarters at Nsambya barracks after completing a five-month course on sniffer dog handling. The graduation was presided over by the director of police Human Resource Development (HRD), Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Moses Kafeero. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Hima Cement has reaffirmed its commitment to community health by contributing sh20 million towards this year’s Kabaka Birthday Run and celebrations, a landmark event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Scheduled for April 6, the run will mark the 70th birthday of Kabaka Ronald …

  ▶ Cash bond of UGX. 20m. ▶ Sureties at UGX. 50m non-cash. ▶ Eron to report to the Registrar every 1st Monday of the month. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The High Court in Kampala has granted bail of sh20 million to lawyer Eron Kiiza. Kiiza was on Friday granted …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court International Crimes Division in Kampala has sent Abdul Swamadu Muyomba to Luzira Prison to serve six months for failure to bring a Major Muhammad Kiggundu murder suspect he stood surety for. The suspect, Bruhan Balyejusa Kalyango, is the second person to …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero Muslim District Chairperson, Ali Ndawula Ssekyanzi, has been impeached for opposing the re-election of Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as Mufti of Uganda. On Thursday, the Luwero District Khadi Sheikh Ramadhan Mulindwa Nsanja summoned Ssekyanzi to appear before the Luwero Muslim Joint Committee …