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Gov’t: Uganda coffee not to face EU sanctions

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has assured Ugandans, especially players in the coffee value chain, that the country’s industry will not be adversely affected by the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR), which come into force on December 30 this year. The EUDR is a framework by the …

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Man arrested for allegedly killing wife over shs100,000 loan

Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Kibaale are holding a man accused of murdering his wife to death over a Shillings 100,000 loan taken without his consent. The suspect, Andrew Ndyayambegye, a resident of Kanoga-Kitooma village in Matale sub-county, allegedly attacked his wife, Beatrace Kaitesi, 47, after accusing …

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6 detained during UPDF recruitment for alleged impersonation

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six applicants were on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, detained at Nebbi police station during the UPDF recruitment exercise in Nebbi district for alleged impersonation, while others with mismatched particulars on their documents were dismissed. The UPDF Public Information Officer (PIO) for the West Nile …

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UCC launches first ICT E-Waste Collection Project

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched the country’s first pilot project to collect and safely dispose of used electronic gadgets, focusing on ICT devices such as mobile phones, computers, and chargers. The initiative aims to tackle the growing public health and environmental risks …

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Talkio Mobile partners with 252 Lifestyle to facilitate airtime purchases

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Talkio Mobile, one of Uganda’s telecommunications provider has entered into a strategic partnership with 252 Lifestyle to make airtime purchases easier and more accessible for its subscribers. Through the collaboration, customers can now buy airtime using the *252# USSD platform, a service available around …

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