NEWS

Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Election observers from the Ankole region have expressed concern about the violence they face while executing their duties. The observers, representing various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), shared their challenges and views during a one-day workshop organized by the Western Ankole Civil Society Forum to prepare …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the third consecutive time, Uganda’s long-distance icon Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei will compete in both the 5,000 meters and 10,000m at the 33rd edition of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. This could mark the end of Cheptegei’s illustrious track career, as he plans to transition …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a moment filled with joy and anticipation, the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda elected Rev. Ven. Micheal Chorey as the fifth bishop of Karamoja Diocese. This eagerly anticipated event, which occurred on July 4 this year, held special significance in the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thomas Tayebwa, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has cautioned Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in the Bunyoro sub-region to desist from conniving with land grabbers and presiding over unlawful land evictions. While presiding over the belated Women’s Day celebrations for Hoima district at Kigorobya Muslim Primary …

  Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |  The Rwanda High Commission in Uganda, High Commissioner Joseph Rutabana has announced that 10,000 Rwandans living in Uganda have registered to vote in the upcoming Rwandan elections. This significant diaspora participation emphasizes the inclusive nature of the electoral process and the commitment of Rwandans …

Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business operators in Adjumani Town Council are reeling from a devastating fire that destroyed merchandise worth millions of shillings. The affected commercial building, located along Wani Road in Central One Ward, housed various shops, boutiques, and the Baby Coach bus booking office, among others. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) is steadily advancing to meet contemporary printing and publishing demands, following significant improvements to this official government publisher. The 123-year-old printing house, once merely respected as the Uganda Gazette printer, has acquired state-of-the-art printing machinery. Its digitalization efforts …

GULU, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Severino Kiberu Lukoya, a self-proclaimed prophet and father to former Holy Spirit Movement rebel leader Alice Auma Lakwena is dead. Lokoya died at about 2 Am Saturday at his home in Awere Cell in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City. He was 99 years old. Lukoya headed …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil Society Organizations in the Karamoja sub-region have demanded direct engagement with the donor community and localization of humanitarian programs. According to the CSOs, this would enable them to strengthen their organizational structures and access direct funding to implement their development interventions. The dialogue would …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Friday, Elias Kasirabo, the outgoing Commandant of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), officially handed over the office to Francis Chemusto, who previously served as the regional police commander for Mt. Moroto. This change follows recent appointments by the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, …