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  Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has held a colorful graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 of the Peer Educators Academy. The ceremony February 28th at Lungujja had a record 73 young people, who have successfully completed their year of service graduating, compared to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) rally at Kawempe Muslim Primary School playground on Monday evening ended prematurely when the power suddenly went off as the party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was addressing the crowd. Earlier, NUP leaders and supporters clashed with security operatives, who fired …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has granted bail to six out of the nine government officials implicated in causing a financial loss of 60 billion shillings through the manipulation of payment systems. The court, presided over by Justice Lawrence Gidudu, granted bail to the six …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among has tasked the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Peace Mutuuzo to popularize the Succession (Amendment) Act 2022, saying it has the potential to solve the plight of women. Among said the Succession Act passed two …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s energy sector is experiencing exceptional growth, fueled by significant oil and gas projects and a surge in renewable energy initiatives. To further propel this momentum, the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) announced the Energy Convention 2025, a premier event next month …

Judge Singiza emphasized that the High Court’s jurisdiction was limited in this matter, and Kiiza had not followed the correct procedure for seeking his release from the Court Martial. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maj. Bilal Katamba has been named the Acting Deputy Defence Public Information Officer of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). He replaces Col. Deo Asiimwe Akiiki, who was appointed the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, last week. Col Akiiki …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The banks of the River Nile came alive with the first-ever Tusker Sauce of the Nile Fest at the weekend. Held at the breathtaking Nile Park Resort in Jinja, this event fused Uganda’s rich cultural heritage with a dose of premium entertainment. As the …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni, alongside First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports,  Janet Kataha Museveni, has paid tribute to the late Elizabeth Kaitsa Mabwa Gabona, a distinguished figure in Uganda’s education sector. Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo represented President Museveni at the official send-off …

  Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the nation’s largest lender by assets, revenue, and deposits, the lender said in a statement issued today – March 3. His appointment was first announced in December of …