London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan teenagers Bamurumba Leona Marylouise, Amara Hallelujah Atukunda, and Yiga Gabriel, have won medals for their outstanding performance in the prestigious International Greenwich Olympiad (IGO) held in London. Bamurumba 16, triumphed in the creative arts category with a gold medal while Atukunda 14 …
Read More »Mukula warns against monetizing politics
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Captain Michael Mukula has launched his campaign for National Vice Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for the Eastern Region and cautioned NRM leaders against engaging in monetary politics during the campaigns. Speaking on Monday, from his Mutungo offices in Kampala, Mukula urged …
Read More »🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others 14/July/2025
Court Ends on a “Kuhema” note SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** The Banyankore have an insult that they take serious umbrage at, but to the uninitiated outsider, it looks like a …
Read More »IGG investigates 2,218 corruption cases
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government has in the past year investigated and concluded 2,218 corruption cases. According to the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya, of those cases, administrative action against 1,204 public officers in ministries, departments, and local governments was recommended. She noted …
Read More »Tributes for Justice George Kanyeihamba: “An Icon Of Law”
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Friends have paid tribute to Justice George Kanyeihamba who died on Monday morning at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala. Justice Kanyeihamba 84, served as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Uganda from 1997 to 2009. Law professor Kanyeihamba. He was one of the 284 …
Read More »Seven arrested over election violence in Namutumba
Namutumba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga East have arrested seven people for election-related violence in Namutumba. The incident happened on Sunday in Bubutya village, in Bulange sub-county, in Namutumba district, after a fight between the supporters of the incumbent Busiki county MP, Paul Akamba, and his rival, …
Read More »Mbale City Deputy Mayor wins FDC primaries for Woman MP seat
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kakai Khariate, the Mbale City Deputy Mayor, will hold the ticket for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) for the Mbale City woman Member of Parliament seat On Sunday, Khariate garnered 48 votes, defeating her main challenger, Victoria Nambuya, who secured 37 votes. In other …
Read More »U.S visa validity for Ugandans now only for 3 months
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | United States visas for Ugandan citizens will be valid for only three months following changes by the Department of State to nonimmigrant visa validity for nationals of several countries. The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, on Monday told journalists at the American Centre …
Read More »Mbarara Diocese laity raise sh256 million for free specialized medical camp
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians of Mbarara Archdiocese in Kampala have raised sh256 million to support the upcoming Free Specialized Medical Camp. This is part of the 500 million that is required for this year’s community outreach program, which will be held on August 30th. Under their association, Archdiocese …
Read More »Justice Kanyeihamba’s family awaits gov’t guidance on funeral
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of the late retired Supreme Court Judge, Professor George Kanyeihamba, are awaiting further guidance on the funeral. Kanyeihamba, aged 85 years, died earlier on Monday at Nakasero Hospital. He was being looked after by a small, dedicated group that included his adopted …
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