Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of lawyers representing Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutaale stormed the office of Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo today, seeking clarity on the delayed judgment in the Attorney General’s appeal against a Constitutional Court decision that nullified the trial of civilians …
Read More »Catholic Relief Services launches Market Linkages for Livelihoods and Land Restoration Project
Kampala, UGANDA, Dec. 3, 2024 – Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has launched its Market Linkages for Livelihoods and Land Restoration (M4R) project. Funded by the UK government, the project aims to incentivize smallholder farmers and private sector businesses to invest in land restoration initiatives. It is targeting 60,000 smallholder …
Read More »Court puts Anderson Burora on ‘wanted’ list
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued criminal summons against former Rubaga Division Resident Deputy City Commissioner Herbert Anderson Burora after he failed to show up for the case in which he is accused of spreading malicious information. The summons were on Tuesday …
Read More »Bishop Katumba criticizes Christians amid renewed demand for split of Diocese
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of West Buganda, Henry Katumba Tamale, has criticized Christians in the region for their renewed demand to split the diocese. The idea of creating a separate diocese for the districts of Sembabale, Lyantonde, and Rakai, which began in 2016, has resurfaced despite being …
Read More »COMMENT: China State Bank shouldn’t back East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Planned Fossil Fuel Project Threatens Human Rights, Drives Climate Change COMMENT | Hellen Huang | “We are now drilling.” Uganda’s energy minister recently confirmed at COP29 that the government was pressing ahead with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The 1,443-kilometer pipeline will connect oilfields in western Uganda with the port of Tanga in …
Read More »Glovo drives retail media innovation in East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Glovo has taken a significant step in shaping the future of retail in East Africa. The company recently hosted the region’s first and largest retail media event in Nairobi, bringing together over 60 industry leaders, top brands, banks, and agencies. The event provided a platform …
Read More »Watu Shule opens in Kampala to promote responsible driving
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Watu Uganda, an asset financing company, has launched Watu Shule, a pioneering riding school in the heart of Uganda’s capital. This groundbreaking institution, the first of its kind in Uganda, is committed to providing accessible, high-quality motorcycle training. Its mission is to enhance road safety …
Read More »Ugandan golf records remarkable participation at the NCBA Golf Series finale in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan golf continues to make strides, with a record 18 players representing the country at the 2024 NCBA Golf Series grand finale held at the prestigious Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi, Kenya. This marks a significant milestone in the sport’s growth and development in Uganda, …
Read More »Martha Karua protests rigorous body searches by army at Court Martial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lead counsel Martha Karua, has protested the rigorous body search she was subjected to by the army at the General Court Martial. Besigye is facing charges of illegal possession of ammunition and a firearm together with Hajji Obeid Lutale. Karua explained that she was searched …
Read More »Museveni promotes Interpol Boss to AIGP
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has promoted Senior Commissioner of Police (SCP) Joseph Obwana to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), the highest rank in the Uganda Police Force. This promotion also confirms Obwana’s position as the Director of the National Central Bureau (Interpol-Uganda), …
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