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Munyonyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The inaugural Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diaspora Convention has kicked off at the Commonwealth Speke Resort in Munyonyo. Running from 18th to 19th December 2024, the convention, themed “Mobilizing Uganda’s Diaspora for Socio-Economic Transformation,” drew hundreds of Ugandan nationals living abroad, government officials, business …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has upheld the charge of aggravated trafficking in persons against Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana. On Wednesday, the Court presided over by Judge  Dr Andrew Bashaija  confirmed that the prosecution has presented sufficient evidence to try Arinaitwe Bwana. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The abduction of four-time presidential candidate and opposition strongman, Dr Kizza Besigye and his political associate, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya from Kenya last month has rekindled the role that Uganda’s neighbour has played in the country’s chequered political history. Besigye and Lutale were kidnapped on …

    Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The efficiency of Uganda’s agricultural extension services were questioned recently when a leading official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) told a workshop in Kampala, that “Agriculture production in Uganda has increased since 1962, but productivity has not improved.” Soon after, …

Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The authorities in Sembabule district are considering imposing a ban on the movement of livestock following a confirmed outbreak of anthrax in the area. The disease has spread in the counties of Nabitanga, Kyeera, Lwemiyaga and Ntuusi, and the infections have also spread over …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Socialite Nasser Nduhukire, popularly known as Don Nasser, has been granted a cash bail of sh3 million by the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court. Don Nasser was on Wednesday granted bail by the Court presided over by Judge Dr Andrew Bashaija …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has asked the Magistrates across the country to uphold the need for integrity and accountability in the administration of justice. Speaking at the Annual Registrars and Magistrates conference which kicked off on Wednesday in Kampala, Owiny-Dollo challenged the Magistrates …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oryx Energies has announced the launch of its newest fuel brand called EVERMAX in Uganda. EVERMAX is now available across all Oryx Energies retail stations in Uganda in both petrol and diesel versions, each of them providing valuable benefits. According to officials of Oryx …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid increasing public concern over indecency in music and public performances, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has intensified efforts to enforce regulations aimed at safeguarding the nation’s moral and cultural values. In a press conference following a stakeholders’ dialogue hosted by the Uganda National Cultural …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has announced plans to establish an independent commission to investigate judicial misconduct and recommend reforms in response to growing concerns about corruption and unethical practices within the judiciary. Addressing members of the legal fraternity and the public at the …