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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Journalists from Elgon, Teso, and Karamoja call for regulation of bloggers amid rising misinformation threat
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists from the Elgon, Teso, and Karamoja sub-regions have called for stronger regulatory measures to control the activities of bloggers, warning that the growing spread of misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms poses a serious threat to press freedom, public trust, and national stability. …
Read More »BUSES: Absa Bank Uganda and Tata Uganda partner to support schools
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with Tata Uganda to make it easier for schools across the country to acquire safe, modern, and reliable buses for their learners. This partnership will address one of the education sector’s most persistent challenges – of affordable, quality school transport. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Uganda launches construction of sh41billion cross-border climate resilient market
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has launched the construction of its first climate-resilient and gender responsive cross-border market at Elegu Town Council in Amuru district, a strategic border point between Uganda and South Sudan. The 41 billion shillings’ construction project implemented by TradeMark Africa with funding from …
Read More »ICPAU launches 2025 accountancy service awards, winners to shine in October
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) today (Aug.13) launched the 2025 edition of the prestigious Accountancy Service Awards (ASA) in Kampala. The announcement was led by CPA Sandra Batte, chair of the Accountancy Service Awards Committee, who emphasised the role of …
Read More »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 …
Read More »NUP petitions Constitutional Court over return of civilians to Military Court
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has petitioned the Constitutional Court, challenging a new law passed by Parliament, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (Amendment) Act, 2025. In the petition, NUP, through its lawyers, argues that the law goes against the Constitution and disrespects a previous …
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