NEWS

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tension is running high at Masaka main mosque due to renewed misunderstandings within the top mosque leadership. The current trouble stems from the suspension of Sheikh Abasi Nseera, the Imam of Masaka main mosque, and Hajj Burahane Lugemwa, the General Secretary for Masaka Muslim District …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has initiated a countrywide grading and classification process for all business accommodation facilities. UTB CEO, Lilly Ajarova, announced this development during a press conference at the board headquarters in Kampala Wednesday.  She explained that the operation began on August 1, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts and market leaders have given a viewpoint as to why large dealers in Irish potato products in Uganda feed their customers on imported potatoes, even when there seem to be plenty grown locally. A study of the market shows that potato crisps, chips …

Aktau, Kazakhstan | THE INDEPENDENT | Two Ugandan teams that are set to compete at the FIDE World Schools Team Championship, have arrived in Kazakhstan, hours after being flagged off by the National Council of Sports (NCS). The inaugural edition of the FIDE World Schools Chess Team Championship will take …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed an appeal in which Geoffrey Byakatonda, a former headteacher at Kaaso Primary School, Kyaato, in Mubende District was challenging a jail term of 22 years imposed on him for defiling two minors. It was alleged that …

✳ Demarcation of electoral areas July 2024 ✳ Update Voters’ Register January 2025 ✳ Presidential nominates 2nd October and 3rd October 2025 ✳ Elections January 12 to February 9, 2026 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has released the roadmap leading to the 2026 General Elections, with focus …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bird-watching enthusiasts in Uganda are looking forward to the first-ever international women birder’s conference, which aims to enhance the country’s birding tourism product. The groundbreaking women birders’ conference, scheduled for December 6th to 8th, will see participation from delegates representing over 10 countries. Despite …

Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has donated 30,000 kilograms of relief food to aid families battling the nodding syndrome disease in Omoro district. The food consignment includes 20,000 kilograms of maize flour and 10,000 kilograms of beans. The food relief will be distributed …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 2,837 suspects were arrested over alleged poaching and possession of wild animal products in protected conservation areas in Uganda in the years 2021-2022, according to figures released by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The arrests were made during patrols conducted by rangers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The dream of reviving the cooperative bank is getting closer to reality as a steering committee is commissioned by the government. The seven-member committee comprising the cooperative leaders and representatives of top SACCOs has been unveiled with the main objective of kick-starting the process …