NEWS

The Hague, Netherlands | THE INDEPENDENT | Dominic Ongwen, the former rebel Lord’s Resistance (LRA) Army Commander will serve his 25-year jail term in Norway. He was transferred to an undisclosed detention facility in  Norway on Monday, according to a statement from the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC)in the Netherlands. This comes …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN |  Prosecution has secured a ruling of a case to answer in 78 charges in the ex-LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo case. The High Court International Crimes Division has ruled that Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni has a case to answer in 78 out of 93 …

Gomba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Paddy Sserunjogi, widely known as Sobi, met a tragic end on Monday afternoon in Kibaale village, Kigumba parish, Maddu Sub-county, Gomba district. Residents allegedly attacked and hacked him to death, accusing him of forcefully acquiring land. Confirming Sobi’s demise late in the evening, Katonga …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A former street child in Gulu, Patrick Ocen has pleaded with the government and authorities to handle with caution the Aguu (street children) question in Northern Uganda. He believes the issue is complex and that those young people who were victims or survivors of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The International Crimes Division of the High Court has formally charged individuals linked to the killing of Major Mohammad Kiggundu and his bodyguard Sergeant Steven Mukasa. Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire, on Monday, confirmed multiple charges against the accused, who will now await trial before …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A court order granting authority to Babirye Yudaya, Burhan Namanya, and Hussein Simbwa to organize a special session of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council ( UMSC) General Assembly, has resulted in the group saying they have electing a new Mufti, Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo, supposedly to replace Shiekh Shaban Ramadhan …

UVRI Wins Another Five Year PEPFAR Grant Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) has secured a five-year grant extension, further fortifying its efforts in HIV treatment, diagnosis, and research, aligning with global endeavors to combat the HIV epidemic. Prof Pontian Kaleebu, the executive director …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Long-distance champion Joshua Cheptegei, has urged parents in Sebei sub-region to support and nurture their children’s talent in sports and education, emphasizing the role of parental empowerment in securing their offspring’s future. The three-time world champion in the 10,000 meters highlighted the pivotal role …

Court Concludes Hearing Anti Homosexuality Case, to Deliver Judgement on Notice Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A panel of five Constitutional Court Justices in Kampala has concluded the hearing of four consolidated petitions challenging the Anti Homosexuality Law and promised to deliver its verdict on notice. The panel comprised Deputy …

Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  With many anthrax patients abandoning treatment in hospital and disappearing, the Greater Masaka Regional Security Committee has issued orders for the arrest of a witch doctor who allegedly is luring them to her shrine. The accused, Sylvia Nansamba, Chairperson of traditional healers in Rakai district, …