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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Defence and Internal Affairs Committee has grilled top management of the Uganda Police Force over concerns regarding the functionality of the National CCTV Systems Project. The meeting, chaired by Wilson Kajwengye (Nyabushozi County), took place on Tuesday in the South Committee Room at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The trial of Molly Katanga, accused in connection with the 2023 death of her husband Henry Katanga, resumed today March 11, 2025, before Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania. The proceedings, delayed repeatedly due to logistical issues, centered on disputes over the prosecution’s evidence, which …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has hosted an eight-member delegation from the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) for a five-day benchmarking visit on Digital Tax Stamps (DTS). The visit aimed to provide insights into the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of the system as Malawi prepares …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE |  Nansana Municipality is set to benefit from a significant road construction and upgrading project under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP).The initiative aims to enhance road infrastructure, improve mobility, and support economic activities within the municipality. Winner Global Enterprises Ltd, the …

This familiarization trip is an essential part of Uganda’s strategy to grow its tourism industry and attract new visitors from Europe. The country’s remarkable landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the warmth of its people will be shared with French and Spanish-speaking travelers, establishing Uganda as a top-tier destination for years …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports is reviewing admission requirements for nursing, midwifery, and other health-related certificate programs following recent changes in the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) grading system. Dr. Safinah Kisu Musene, the acting commissioner for Higher Technical and Vocational Education and …

Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A thunderbolt claimed the life of a cattle keeper in Rubanda district on Monday evening. Rogers Twinamatsiko, a resident of Kiruruma village in Ikamiro parish, Muko sub-county, was struck dead by lightning at around 5pm. Enock Kyarimpa, the deceased’s brother, and Erinest Ryamirengye, Ikamiro …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The High Court in Kampala has scheduled March 14, 2025, to hear the bail application of jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale, who are seeking release on treason charges. According to sources who are not authorized to speak on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Eron Kiiza, who was sentenced to nine months in prison for contempt of court by the General Court Martial, has appealed his conviction and sentence in the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala. Kiiza, who represented opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The investment climate in East Africa is undergoing scrutiny as concerns emerge regarding governance and transparency in Uganda. Recent developments, including the case of the illegal detention and arrest of Vasundhara Oswal, an Indian-Swiss businesswoman and key investor in the region, have brought attention …